Scam calls claiming devices are locked are rising in Amarillo, but authorities confirm no real cyberattacks have occurred.

Residents of Amarillo are reporting an increase in scam calls claiming their devices have been locked and demanding ransom payments. Authorities warn these are fake and not linked to actual cyberattacks. The calls often use automated messages and threaten legal action or data exposure if payment is not made. Police advise ignoring the calls, not sharing personal information, and reporting incidents to local authorities or the FTC. No confirmed cases of actual device lockouts have been reported.