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TYLER — The Tyler Police Department is warning citizens about scam phone calls using fear tactics to steal money. Scammers often pose as law enforcement officers or bank representatives, claiming victims have warrants or suspicious activity on their accounts.<\/p>\n
According to a news release from the Tyler Police Department, in recent reports, suspects impersonated members of Homeland Security, Tyler PD, and the Smith County Sheriff\u2019s Office, even using names of real employees and spoofed phone numbers. Victims were threatened with arrest unless they sent money for bonds, fines, or fees\u2014often through gift cards, Green Dot cards, or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) ATMs.<\/p>\n
Other scams involve callers pretending to be from banks or credit card companies, asking for personal or account information and directing victims to transfer money to \u201csecure accounts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tyler police remind the public: Law enforcement agencies will not ever request payment or bond money over the phone. Never buy gift cards or use crypto ATMs at someone\u2019s direction. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and contact your bank or local law enforcement directly to verify.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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