Scammers Use Police to Extort Money from Residents in Rio Grande City
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Rio Grande City Police Department issued a warning to the community about a phone scam in which criminals impersonate police employees and demand money. The police clarified that the scammers call victims to falsely inform them that they are being investigated and require them to send money to prevent their information or situation from being posted on social media. The police emphasized that these calls are fraudulent and reminded that the department never asks for money over the phone or demands payments to avoid investigations or threats of publishing personal information. They recommend that anyone receiving such a call: do not send money, do not provide personal or financial information, and hang up immediately. If you believe you have been a victim of a scam, you can contact the Rio Grande City Police Department directly at (956) 487-8892.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
