Scam Alert

Local Panhandle law enforcement agencies have received reports of someone calling their victim and claiming to be an acquaintance/relative/friend. The scammer then proceeds to ask for money to “bail them out of jail” or “for medical expenses” … its a scam.

This is a technique used by scammers and con artists. They will typically have you send the money to another state through the mail, FedEx, or similar…. they also typically ask for some type of gift card as payment.

If you receive a suspicious call like this, or any call you feel is a scam, please don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement agency to clarify and/or report it.

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Friday Jul 24 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

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