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Scammers posing as law enforcement are targeting Midland County residents
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Katelyn Carlock, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 28, 2026 Indexed here Jul 28, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway These scammers may contact residents by phone, telling them they have missed jury duty or have an active warrant.
Midland County residents are being targeted by scammers claiming to be law enforcement officers. These scammers may contact residents by phone, telling them they have missed jury duty or have an active warrant. They may also send official-looking documents to appear legitimate.
Residents should be cautious and not provide personal or financial information. Further details on these scams and how to protect yourself are available from local authorities, including what to do if you receive one of these calls.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Midland County residents are being targeted by scammers claiming to be law enforcement officers. These scammers may contact residents by phone, telling them they have missed jury duty or have an…
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