Residents in the Lewisville area have been targeted by a new scam involving fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money, the Lewisville Police Department has warned. The department has received multiple reports of phone calls to locals, where scammers, using the names of actual officers, claim the recipient has missed grand jury duty and must immediately pay a fine to avoid arrest.
Individuals must recognize that these calls are fraudulent and understand that the Lewisville Police Department "will NEVER call you about missing jury duty, and we will never demand money over the phone," according to a social media post from the Lewisville Police Department. When contacted by these scammers, the public is advised to immediately hang up and refrain from sending money or sharing any personal information.
If doubts arise or if individuals believe this scam has targeted them, contact with the department is imperative. The police urge anyone with concerns to contact the Lewisville Police Department directly at 972.219.3600.
