It appears that scammers have found their latest scheme in Travis County, targeting residents with phone calls demanding money under the guise of legal threats. The Travis County Attorney's Office has issued a clear warning to the public about these deceptive calls, which have been troubling the community recently.
Citizens are reporting calls from individuals who claim to be associated with the Travis County Attorney’s Office. These scammers are using fear tactics, telling call recipients they have an outstanding warrant or criminal charge and requesting money to settle these supposed legal troubles. As reported by CBS Austin, the con artists offer to send a QR code for payment or direct victims to an "official government pay station," which in reality, is just an ordinary ATM-like setup near a gas station.
The Travis County Attorney’s Office has clarified that it does not solicit payments via telephone in such a manner. Individuals who receive such calls are advised to exercise caution and reach out to the Travis County Attorney’s Office at (512) 854-9415 to verify the legitimacy of the call before parting with any money.
According to an announcement shared by KXAN, the scammers seek to create a sense of urgency by insisting on immediate payment to remove the alleged warrant or criminal charge. The county's attorney's office, however, does contact individuals via phone for such matters. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious scam calls to the Travis County non-emergency line to help prevent further victimization within the community.
