San Angelo Police Warn of Another Phone Scam Impersonating Officers

SAN ANGELO, TX – The San Angelo Police Department on Monday afternoon alerted citizens of a scam circulating the city pretending to be with the PD.

The following release is from the San Angelo Police Department on Mar. 20, 2023:

The San Angelo Police Department has been made aware of scam involving unknown person(s) claiming to be a supervisor from the Police Department. The scammer advises the victim that they are issuing a warrant for their arrest and is needed in court to sign documents. The scammers number appears to come from our non-emergency dispatch number (325-657-4315).

SAN ANGELO POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT CONTACT THE PUBLIC FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION OR MONEY.

We ask that the public do their part in spreading the word to help prevent their family, friends, or loved ones from becoming victims to these scams.

And as always, if there is any question regarding a potential scam please contact our desk duty officer at 325-481-2696 during regular business hours (8:00a.m-5:00p.m) or our non-emergency dispatch at 325-657-4315 after hours.