Scammers have been using spoofed city of San Antonio phone numbers and posing as law enforcement officers. Don't get parted from your money.
After some small talk, the scammers tell you you're under investigation by theSheriff:
For added realism, the scammers have been using spoofed phone numbers beginning with the 210 area code, followed by 207-, the standard prefix for San Antonio city government numbers, according to SAPD."The San Antonio Police Department will NEVER contact citizens and ask for a payment, via phone, or to transfer money to a certain account," the department said in a Facebook post calling attention to the scam.
"Be mindful of who you may be speaking to, and verify the person on the other line, before giving out any identifying information over the phone."If you were taken in by a scammer, call SAPD’s non-emergency number at 210-207-7273 to file a report.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pride Week San Antonio is back with prismatic parties held across San AntonioPride Month kicks into high gear with a week of celebrations from June 16-24. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX ThingsToDoInSanAntonio Pride PrideMonth Pride2023
Read more »
Thursday’s peak heat index marks second highest on record in San Antonio 🥵Elevated dew points sent feels-like temperatures well into the triple digits Thursday.
Read more »
San Antonio chalk artist wrongfully arrested for 'graffiti' considering lawsuit against Leon Valley policeLeon Valley has since issued a public apology for the incident and invited the artist to create art at a public event. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX LeonValley Police Texas visualart
Read more »
San Antonio man found guilty of ex-girlfriend’s murder in 2019BREAKING UPDATE: A San Antonio man was found guilty of his ex-girlfriend’s murder by a Bexar County jury on Friday.
Read more »
San Antonio's public swimming pools open just in time to beat the summer heatNearly two dozen public swimming pools will open for the season starting Saturday. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX ThingsToDoInSanAntonio swimming summer
Read more »
A San Antonio woman calls ACS after rescuing what she believed to be an agitated lemurThe 'lemur' was later determined to be a ringtail, which is native to the area, and has since been relocated a wildlife sanctuary. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX Texas wildlife wildlifeprotection
Read more »