Lubbock Police Warning: Beware Of Scammers Targeting Residents

In a recent X post, the Lubbock Police Department warned the community of a rise in scams around the Hub City.

LPD mentions that these scams are related to your money and schemes in efforts to make you give up valuable personal information and bank account numbers.

They even add that they "literally DO NOT collect money," so any time you are contacted via phone call or email from an organization claiming they are tied to LPD asking for money, that should be your first red flag that this is a scam.

Trust Your Sources To Avoid Scamming

Whenever you get a 'spidey-sense' that the individual you are speaking with is not giving the full story and you think it may be a scam, simply hang up the phone or end the email conversation and immediately notify the organization in question for clarification.

If you can't find the organization or company online, that's probably a good sign that this is illegitimate.

This warning comes mere weeks from the last alert from the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. This particular instance was pertaining to scammers contacting residents and asking for money to clear fake warrants.

Stay safe out there, Lubbock. Always double check the source if you think you may be getting scammed, and NEVER reveal private information unless you 100% trust who is asking.

8 Things To Do If You Paid A Phone Scammer

Merciless phone scammers are targeting unaware folks with schemes involving pleas for charity, car warranties, unpaid traffic tickets, you name it. The Federal Trade Commission says, "Scammers often ask you to pay in ways that make it tough to get your money back. No matter what payment method you used to pay, the sooner you act, the better."

If you have paid one of these scammers and then realize you have been scammed, here are 8 tips from the Federal Trade Commission, on what to do if you have paid a scammer.

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