Buda Police warn of phone scam impacting Buda, Hays County residents

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — The Buda Police Department warned Buda and Hays County residents to be aware of a phone scam asking victims to pay the caller "significant" amounts of money through bitcoin, crypto-currency, or a wire transfer.

BPD said victims report the call being from people claiming they are a part of the sheriff's or police department, and have a warrant for the victim's arrest.

The caller ID will also show it is the number for the Hays County Sheriff's Office through spoofing, according to BPD. Police explained spoofing is when the caller falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity.

Authorities reminded residents, "no law enforcement agency will ever call and ask for payment over the phone. Payments for tickets, fines, or fees are collected through local courts using legitimate payment options."

BPD said if you think you may have been victimized by a phone scam or would like to report receiving a phone scam to contact the Hays County Dispatch at 512-393-7896.