Phone Scam Calls Reported to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office

Travis County, TX—The Travis County District Attorney’s Office wants residents to be aware of a phone scam in which individuals pose as representatives from the Office.

The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has received complaints from two residents who reported a phone call from someone pretending to be a TCDA staff member and threatening them with legal action if money was not paid immediately. It is believed that these calls started on Friday, March 29, 2024. In both cases, the scammer used the correct name of a TCDA staff member and made it appear as though he was calling from the TCDA office by using a spoofing app that showed the TCDA main number on the victim’s caller ID. In one case, the victim paid the scammer $1,200 to a Bitcoin account.

What residents need to know:
1. The Travis County District’s Office does not call residents threatening legal action if payment is not provided over the phone.
2. Our office will never demand immediate payment in person with cash, gift card, or Bitcoin.
3. If a Travis County resident receives a phone call threatening arrest, demanding immediate payment, or requesting credit card or bank account information, hang up and report the incident immediately to your local law enforcement agency.
4. In addition to making a report with your local law enforcement agency, they should make an online report with the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
5. Anyone who has received such a call or email and is uncertain of their case can call the Travis County District Attorney’s office at 512-854-9400.

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