Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Deputies
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam where individuals impersonate deputies and demand immediate payment for false offenses such as missed jury duty or outstanding warrants. The Sheriff's Office emphasizes they will never demand…
San Angelo, TX, October 15, 2026 —
The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone calls from people impersonating deputies and demanding immediate payment for alleged offenses. The claims may involve missed jury duty or outstanding warrants, according to the office’s warning.
The office says it will never demand payment or threaten to arrest someone over the phone. Residents who receive such calls are advised not to send money or provide personal information.
The warning describes a caller using the authority of a deputy to pressure someone into paying for an offense the office characterizes as false. The demand for immediate payment is part of the reported scam. The examples identified by the Sheriff’s Office are missed jury duty and outstanding warrants.
The information provided does not specify when the warning was issued, how many calls have been reported, what payment methods callers request or whether anyone has lost money. It also does not identify the callers or say whether an investigation is underway.
The office’s guidance is to refuse payment and avoid sharing personal details if contacted in this way. Its warning distinguishes the scam calls from legitimate communication by emphasizing that deputies will not demand payment or threaten arrest by phone.
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