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Midland warns residents of scam involving fake sheriff’s office calls
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It involves people claiming to be from law enforcement.
Residents of Midland are being cautioned about a scam. It involves people claiming to be from law enforcement. They contact residents by phone and also send documents that appear official.
These documents claim the person has missed a court hearing or jury duty. The city is warning people not to give out personal or financial information. Payments should not be made in response to these calls or documents.
The situation is made to seem real, but it is not legitimate. Further details about this scam are available from the City of Midland. Residents who receive suspicious calls or documents should be aware of the warning and take necessary precautions.
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Category: local Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Residents of Midland are being cautioned about a scam. It involves people claiming to be from law enforcement. They contact residents by phone and also send documents that appear official. These…
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