Teague Police Department has received a few calls regarding telephone scams. Please understand, it is a scam if they ask for money up front! There are no prize winnings, inheritances, or any other thing of value they can or will give you. If it is a legitimate organization you won’t have to pay up front for anything! Be very wary of these callers or e-mailers, with their professions of congratulations over your winnings. They are lying to you to take away your hard earned money!
These cases are very difficult to prosecute, as the caller or e-mailer is typically not in our country. It’s best to just ignore the email or hang up on them, no matter how good it may sound. They are con artists and only after your money, which you will never see again if you give it to them. They have nothing to give you and cannot provide you with millions they promise.
Please come talk to us, if you have a question or concern about a phone call or email, before you give away anything to anyone. We will help check it out and offer advice on how to proceed.
DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY, IT IS A SCAM!
