The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of scammers impersonating the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
The scam typically starts with a phone call claiming you missed jury duty and there is a warrant for your arrest. The caller say the only way to avoid being arrested is to make an immediate payment using Bitcoin, gift cards, or another electronic payment method.
The Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call you and demand payment over the phone. We will NOT call you because you missed jury duty and ask you to pay to avoid arrest. Law enforcement does NOT accept payment in the form of Bitcoin, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other similar methods. Scammers may even email or text you what appears to be an official warrant or court document. These documents are fake and designed to convince you the scam is legitimate.These scammers can sound professional and convincing, but their goal is to pressure you into acting before you have time to think. Never send money to anyone demanding immediate payment over the phone.
The Sheriff’s Office says that if you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from law enforcement, hang up and contact the agency directly using a verified phone number. Please help us protect our community by sharing this post with your family and friends. Someone you know could be the next person they call.