NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 8, 2026Hillsborough
Brownsville Police Department warns residents of fraudulent impersonation calls
The Brownsville Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scam calls where individuals impersonate police officers to demand payment for fake arrest warrants or jury duty absences. The department clarified that it never requests payments for fines or legal matters over the phone.
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Residents are being targeted by scammers using to steal financial information or money under the guise of law enforcement authority.
Key Facts
- Scammers are impersonating Brownsville Police officers over the phone.
- Fraudsters claim victims have outstanding arrest warrants or missed jury duty.
- Scammers use spoofed phone numbers to make calls appear as if they originate from the police department.
- The Brownsville Police Department does not solicit payments for fines or warrants via telephone.
- The department advises residents to never provide financial information or make payments to callers claiming to be police.
- Residents should contact the police department directly to verify the authenticity of any suspicious calls.