The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a familiar SCAM that is targeting Bowie County citizens.
Here is the Press Release from the BCSO:
Victims are receiving telephone calls from a local number that matches the main number for the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office (903.798.3149). This number is being “spoofed.” During the call, the SCAMMER claims to be a Deputy with our Office and demands payment for outstanding fines or for missing jury duty. The SCAM then requires the victim to purchase Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, or similar electronic payment forms. Once these types of purchases are made, the SCAMMER then asks for the card numbers to verify payment. Once the card information or electronic confirmation numbers are provided to the SCAMMER, there is usually no way for investigators to identify the suspect.
Please remember…The Bowie County Sheriffs Office will NEVER CALL AND DEMAND MONEY IN LIEU OF ARREST. We also do not accept any payments over the phone. This is a SCAM. If you have any doubt or concern, advise the caller that you will contact your local law enforcement agency yourself. We can determine if you are the victim of a potential SCAM. Our office numbers are 903-798-3149 and 903-628-6815.
DO NOT PURCHASE OR PROVIDE ACCESS TO FINANCES OVER THE PHONE.