Hays County Sheriff's Office warning of impostor

From Staff Reports

The Hays County Sheriff's Office is warning the community of an impostor.

A press release from the sheriff says that the office has received multiple reports of a male subject calling people in Hays County claiming to be a Hays County Warrants Office. He then tells people that he is collecting an outstanding warrant amount and instructs people to obtain a prepaid credit card of gift card. He then asks them to call him back with the number of the card to take care of the warrant or they would be arrested. 

"Hays County does not conduct any type of warrant collection by telephone," the release says. "We urge residents to contact the sheriff's office if they believe they have been victimized by this type of fraud to file a report."

The incidents are under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at (512) 393-7896 or you may contact the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477). You may also submit your information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers website or by using the free “TipSubmit” application from a smart phone. Should your information lead to the arrest and indictment of the suspect(s), you will be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1,000. All calls are confidential and callers will remain anonymous. You do not have to give your name and you will not have to testify in court.