TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department is warning the public about a phone scam that's going around where someone is posing as real law enforcement officers.
According to the police department, the scammer(s) are calling from their non-emergency number (254-298-5500) and is asking for money.
In this scam, the person on the phone tells you that you did not show up to court and were sent a subpoena, Temple PD said. The scammer then asks for you to pay it using an online payment app, police added.
Temple PD also warned that the scammer(s) are using real police officer names.
"If you receive any type of phone call, email, or text asking for money on behalf of any agency, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY and do not give out any personal information," Temple PD said.