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Brownsville police warn of scam call surge
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Mia Morales , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the scam calls are available from the Brownsville Police Department's public service announcement.
The Brownsville Police Department has issued a warning to the public about a surge in scam calls. A public service announcement from the department indicates that scammers are targeting residents. The scammers are reportedly pretending to be officers from the Brownsville Police Department, making calls to unsuspecting individuals.
Authorities have been made aware of this latest wave of scam calls through reports from the public. Further details about the scam calls are available from the Brownsville Police Department's public service announcement. Residents are advised to be cautious and vigilant when receiving calls from unknown numbers.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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