Crime & Safety
Conroe PD Issues Scam Alert Warning Residents Of Fake Police
Conroe PD is warning residents after people received calls from a person claiming to be police demanding payment for warrants.
CONROE, TX — The Conroe Police Department is warning residents to be wary of a scam from someone representing themselves as police, and demanding payments for outstanding warrants.
Officials at the Conroe Police Department said they've received a number of reports from citizens getting calls from people claiming to be law enforcement and demanding money.
The scammers will have some personal information about the victims to bolster their credibility and scare them, officials said.
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The scammers then tell the victims to stay on the phone and demand that they go to stores and get various gift cards to pay for warrants.
Officials warn that they will not call and request payment by gift cards and will never tell you to not hang up and call back.
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Scammers will often spoof legitimate numbers and use real officers names. If that happens police advise hanging up and calling police.
Conroe Police Department, Texas dispatch 936-522-3200
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office dispatch 936-760-5800
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