Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers impersonating deputies, asking for money
by Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media— Callers are impersonating deputies and telling victims they need to pay fines to avoid an arrest.
KSN-TV—Sheriff’s office warns scammers getting more sophisticated. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office says they’re seeing a significant increase in scam calls and warn that the scammers are getting more sophisticated.
WBRZ—Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office warns people of scammers pretending to be deputies. LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office warned people within the parish that scammers are pretending to be LPSO deputies to get money.According to the LPSO, scammers tell potential victims that they owe fines and court costs for past citations, and then tell potential victims to send funds via CashApp or gift cards to avoid facing a warrant for their arrest.The LPSO tells those contacted by scammers to contact them at 225-686-2241 x1.Permalink| Comments
Houston Public Media—Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office launches mobile app for non-emergency reports, inmate information. The free app can be downloaded on Google Play or the App Store, by searching for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.