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The Denton Police Department alerted residents of phone frauds that investigators have seen considerable statements of.
Fraudulent individuals engage in deceptive practices by contacting individuals while impersonating well-known technology repair firms, claiming that the recipient’s electronic devices have been compromised. Observing this misrepresentation, these scammers manage their targets by immediately providing financial dealings or accessing their bank accounts to fund necessary repairs.
“We want to remind everyone that often a scammer’s best weapon is urgency,” the department said in a statement. “Scammers almost always make situations seem emergent and begin to pressure or even berate victims if they are not quick to give up information. No legitimate computer company, bank, police officer, court employee, etc. is going to call you and pressure you into providing your financial or identifying information.”
A significant warning sign to be alert to is if an individual requests payment via gift cards. When unsure of a situation, it is advisable to terminate the call and reach out to your nearby law enforcement agency.