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**Scam Alert Issued by Georgetown Police Department**

The Georgetown Police Department in Georgetown, Texas, has issued a warning about a scam affecting local residents. Recently, the department has received multiple reports of citizens receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be police officers. These callers are alleging that the recipients have outstanding warrants or have missed jury duty or court dates, stating that they must pay a fine or face jail time.

The Georgetown Police Department emphasizes that they will never call citizens to request payment for any reason. Residents are advised to hang up if they receive such calls and to contact the police department's non-emergency line at 512-930-3510 for verification.

Authorities note that the phone numbers used by these scammers vary with each call, so residents should remain vigilant against these fraudulent communications.

Source: Georgetown, Texas Police Department | Georgetown TX | Facebook

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Georgetown, TX

3500 DB Wood Rd. Georgetown, Texas 78628

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