Rockwall County Warns Residents About Phone Scam Impersonations
Rockwall County is warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers impersonate county deputies, claim recipients have outstanding warrants, and demand immediate payment via cash, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. The advisory matters because it targets local people directly and the Sheriff’s Office will never demand payment over the phone.
Rockwall County is issuing an urgent advisory today about a phone scam targeting local residents. Callers are impersonating Rockwall County deputies, telling recipients they have an outstanding warrant or other legal trouble, and demanding immediate payment by cash, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. County officials say the calls are active and widespread enough to merit immediate public notice.
County officials emphasize that the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office will never demand payment over the phone. Residents who receive these calls are urged to hang up immediately and to avoid sending money or providing personal information. The county CivicAlerts listing includes additional information, verification links, and step by step guidance on how to report scam calls to local authorities.
The scam uses intimidation and urgency to pressure victims, a common tactic that has appeared in other jurisdictions and on international scales. Payment by gift card or cryptocurrency is a frequent red flag because those forms of payment are difficult to trace and recover. Local officials say the advisory is part of ongoing public safety communications aimed at helping residents recognize and resist scams and fraud attempts.
For Rockwall County residents, the immediate impact is both financial and psychological. People who receive a call alleging an arrest or outstanding warrant may fear immediate consequences and make rushed decisions. Seniors and residents who are less familiar with digital payment methods are particularly at risk. The county advisory seeks to reduce that risk by repeating a clear rule about official procedures, and by pointing residents to verification resources.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and verify the claim using official channels only. Consult the Rockwall County CivicAlerts page for guidance on reporting the incident and for links to verification resources. If you believe you have been targeted or lost money, contact local law enforcement using the non emergency number listed on the county website and report the incident through the reporting options provided on CivicAlerts.
