Williamson County Sheriff Warns Residents Of Telephone Scam

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — The sheriff's office is warning residents of a telephone scam involving a fraudulent caller using the Wilco Sheriff's Office main number that appears on the caller ID.

According to the report, the caller identifies himself as a deputy with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, stating the person owes money to the county and a failure to pay would prompt the suspension of the scam victim's drivers license.

In the reported case, the victim actually complied while providing the number to a prepaid Walmart card with the supposedly owed amount loaded on it, sheriff's officials said. The scam usurps the sheriff's phone lines of (512) 943-1300 and (512) 943-1100.

Sheriff Robert Chody reminds the public that deputies never call anyone with an outstanding warrant to request payment. "Please be cognizant and do not fall for these scams," his statement read. "If you have an

outstanding warrant you will receive a letter from the county."

Those wishing to verify a warrant with the sheriff’s office can come in with valid identification to inquire about your status at 508 S. Rock Street in Georgetown or have their attorneys fax in a request, officials said.

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