06/16/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ โ The Cleburne Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be members of the police department.
Reports indicate callers are falsely identifying themselves as Cleburne Police Department personnel, including command staff members such as the Assistant Chief of Police. The scammers use official-sounding language and may attempt to pressure individuals into providing personal information, making payments, or taking immediate action to avoid supposed legal consequences.
Residents are reminded that the Cleburne Police Department will never demand payment over the phone, request gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers, or threaten immediate arrest for failure to make a payment.
If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from the Cleburne Police Department, do not provide personal or financial information. Hang up and contact the department directly using a known, verified phone number to confirm whether the call is legitimate.
Scammers often rely on fear, urgency, and the use of trusted names or titles to convince victims to comply. We encourage residents to share this information with family members, friends, and neighbors, especially older adults who are frequently targeted by these schemes.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up, verify, and report it. Anyone with questions or concerns may contact the Cleburne Police Department's non-emergency line at (817) 645-0972.
Stay safe, Cleburne!