ORANGE, Texas — The Orange Police Department is warning residents about a scam wherein a caller reports that a relative has been arrested and needs money for their bail.
The cam call was reported to police in Orange on Wednesday. July 19, 2023,
An Orange resident received phone call claiming that a relative had been arrested and was in jail in Houston according to police.
The caller then asked for cash for the bond to release the relative.
The victim was told that after they the money, someone would come to their home to collect the cash.
The incident is currently being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division.
Orange police are asking that anyone with information about this crime, contact them at 409-883-1026 or contact Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3 TIPS app. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
From an Orange Police Department release:
DATE: Thursday, July 20, 2023
EVENT: Scam Alert
INFORMATION:
The Orange Police Department is wanting to inform its citizens of an on-going “Scam” investigation.
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the Orange Police Department received a complaint of a scam. The complainant reported a phone call was received stating a relative was arrested and in custody in the Houston, Texas area.
The scammer stated cash was required for the bond and release of the relative. After the complainant retained the requested amount of cash, the scammer stated a third party would come to the victim’s home to collect the cash.
This incident is currently being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division. If you have information about this crime, call the Orange Police Department 409-883-1026 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3 TIPS app. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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If you have information about a crime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.
Call 833-TIPS (8477) or download the P3Tips App on your mobile device to submit your tip anonymously.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
