Fraudulent claim penalties
Wis. Stat. § 177.12045
in effect(1) Civil penalties.
(a) Any person who files a claim with the administrator for the property of another without the other’s consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of such property shall pay a penalty equal to the total value of the property.
(b) If a person files a claim described under s. 177.0903 (3), and the copy of the agreement under subch. XIII filed with the claim does not comply with the requirements under s. 177.1301 (2), the person shall pay a penalty equal to the total value of the property plus $1,000 for property valued at no more than $15,000 or plus $2,500 for property valued at more than $15,000.
(2) Criminal penalties. Any person who files a claim with the administrator for the property of another without the other’s consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of such property is guilty of a Class I felony and may be assessed the cost of prosecution.
(3) Reporting. The administrator shall post on the website maintained by the administrator the name and address of each person who has been assessed a penalty under sub. (1) (b), along with the amount of the penalty and the date on which the administrator posted the information, no later than 90 days after the person’s right to appeal the assessment has expired. The information provided under this subsection shall remain on the website maintained by the administrator for at least 12 months following the date of the initial posting.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/177.12045Fetched: 10/7/2026