Waco Police, McLennan County Sheriff Warn of Law Enforcement Impersonation Scam
Waco police and the McLennan County Sheriff's Office are warning Central Texans about a phone scam where criminals impersonate law enforcement and demand immediate payment for alleged unpaid tickets or warrants.
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 26, 2026 —
Waco police and the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office are warning Central Texans about a phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement and demand immediate payment for alleged unpaid tickets or warrants.
The warning describes a scheme involving criminals who claim that the person receiving a call owes money connected to a ticket or warrant. The callers then press for immediate payment, according to the information provided by the agencies.
The warning identifies the impersonation of law enforcement and the demand for urgent payment as the central features of the scam. It does not provide details about how callers contact people beyond the reference to phone calls, or what payment methods they request.
The information provided does not state when the warning was issued, how many people may have received calls, whether anyone lost money, or whether authorities have identified suspects. It also does not specify the amount callers demand or provide a direct quote from either agency.
Waco police and the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office are the agencies named in the warning, which is directed to Central Texans. No additional information about an investigation, enforcement action or subsequent developments was included.
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