Denton County Authorities Warn of Rising Phone Scams
If it feels like your phone has been ringing more than usual lately, you’re not alone. Denton County residents have reported an increase in spam and scam calls, with many appearing to come from local numbers. These “spoofed” calls often look legitimate, making it harder to tell what’s real and what’s not.
Recently, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office and the Lewisville Police Department were used by scammers to attempt to scare individuals into paying them money related to purported outstanding warrants for missing jury duty. These individuals have been reported to use the names of current employees when communicating with their targets…