Scammers impersonate police in Wichita Falls, TX, demanding Bitcoin, gift cards, or Venmo for fake arrest warrants.

Scammers are impersonating police officers in Wichita Falls, Texas, falsely claiming victims have arrest warrants and demanding payment via Bitcoin, gift cards, or Venmo to avoid jail. The Wichita Falls Police Department warns that legitimate law enforcement will never request payment over the phone. Residents are advised to hang up if they receive such calls and to report the incidents to the police department's non-emergency number.

September 25, 2024
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