The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) is warning residents about a surge in phone scams in which callers demand payment to avoid arrest for warrants that do not exist.

In the past week, several residents reported receiving unsolicited calls pressuring them to make immediate payments. Victims were persuaded to send large sums of money through irreversible payment apps.

According to officials, scammers frequently pose as trusted figures, such as government employees or family members, to create a false sense of urgency. In recent incidents, scammers even referenced the name of a legitimate FBCSO employee to increase credibility. Victims were falsely told a warrant had been issued for failing to appear for a federal jury summons, and were directed to make payments through PayPal.

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