Scam Alert

Bowie County Deputies are receiving reports from people scammed over the phone by someone spoofing a phone number from the sheriff’s office. During the call, the Scammer claims to be a Deputy and demands payments for outstanding fines or missing jury duty. The scam requires the victim to purchase Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, or electronic payment forms. Once you buy, the Scammer asks for the card numbers to verify payment. Once you provide the Scammer’s card information or electronic confirmation numbers, there is no way for investigators to identify the suspect.