MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is asking license holders to be aware of a resurfaced scam that has been occurring this week.

DSPS said several license holders this week have said they got a call from a man who claimed to be a DSPS investigator. The scammer claimed there is a problem with the person's license due to being a suspect in illegal activity.

DSPS and state regulatory boards will never contact credential holders requesting payment to clear or restore licenses.

The Wisconsin agency provided some additional information on what to look out for.

Do not provide money or personal information, even if you feel pressured, threatened or scared. Hang up or ignore it.Report suspicious calls, texts, or emails that mention DSPS.

Wisconsin license holders can also check the status of their license at any time by logging in to their LicensE account or by using the public license look-up tool on the DSPS website to verify their license is in active status.

More information how to identify fraudulent communications can be found at the Scam and Fraud Tips page on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection website.

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