New Scam Targeting Wichita Falls and Nearby Towns – Here’s What to Know

Here’s yet another Wichita Falls scam to be on the lookout for. 

Don’t get me wrong, I realize scams have been around since the dawn of time, but it feels like I’m writing about a new scam circulating in the area about once or twice a month anymore. They typically involve scammers posing as the police, but this time they’re posing as the City of Wichita Falls government.

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Watch Out: Fake “City Survey” Text Messages

Potential victims have been getting text messages asking them to complete a “quick local Wichita Falls issues survey” with a link to click for the “survey.” Do not click the link. The city will never send you a random text message asking for your feedback.

This Scam Isn’t Just in Wichita Falls

It’s important to note that this scam is not limited to Wichita Falls. A couple of the people commenting on the post on Facebook said they had received the same text message, but for Windthorst.

Spread the Word: Help Protect Our Community

So, help get the word out about the scam. Chances are that folks in the surrounding area will be getting the text in the near future.