Police Warning About the Biggest Scams In Texas Right Now

If there's one thing that everyone can agree on in Texas it's that thieves are the absolute worst people in the entire world. The thing about stealing is that there are many different, and sneaky, ways to carry out the crime.

Scams Across Texas

Scammers are alive and well in Texas. Their sole purpose is to either steal your money to help continue their crime spree or your personal information so they can use your identity to carry out their dastardly deeds.

Scammers have found all kinds of ways to make you feel like what you are doing is legitimate, like saying you've won a big prize or making you think a loved one is in trouble.

Protect Your Loved Ones

Tyler Police recently warned East Texans about various scams in the area (KETK). One such scam is getting a friend request from someone you don't know on social media. Those scammers will use that fake profile to gather information about you to possibly steal your identity.

Another scam to be aware of is getting a text from your bank asking to move your money into another account because of a bank issue. Do not do this as that other account is one that scammers will empty as soon as the money arrives and you'll never see it again. No bank will ever ask you to do this.

Protect Yourself

If you get a phone call or a text message or a random friend request, take a moment to check the validity of that contact. Nine times out of ten, it's a scammer looking to get your personal information or to steal your money.

If you have elderly parents or grandparents, make them aware of these scams as they are prime targets for these scammers.

We've written about this subject a lot because it is an issue that is hard to stop. These scammers appear and then disappear just as quickly. Be vigilant and don't fall victim to their schemes.