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Frisco town officials are advising residents to just hang up if they receive a phone call from a caller pretending to be a police officer and asking for money. It’s a scam.
On Thursday, Aug. 31, three concerned residents contacted the Frisco Police Department reporting they had been contacted by someone claiming to be a Frisco police officer, according to a news release from the town.
The caller, who identified as “Officer Brad,” reportedly asked for $500 in bond payments after claiming that a missed jury summons had resulted in arrest warrants. Police will never ask for payment or inform someone about an arrest warrant over the phone, according to the news release.
The Frisco Police Department does not even have an officer by the name of Brad, communications director Vanessa Agee said in an email.
“This is completely made up,” Agee said.
These types of fraudsters can be convincing and play on trust and fear, Agee said. When receiving a suspicious call, people should never provide personal information and hang up immediately, she said, adding that a legitimate company or government agency will never have an issue with someone hanging up to double check.
“These types of phone scams involving someone impersonating a police officer are common, very believable, and unfortunately often successful, as the fraudsters use fear and a knowledge of the community to appear legitimate,” the release states. “If you have doubt about a phone call that you are receiving, we urge you to hang up and call the police department in your area.”
