BPD getting reports of church text scam

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BROOKINGS – The Brookings Police Department says it is getting reports of a new scam making the rounds in the city.

“We have received information that citizens are getting text messages stating that it is a pastor from various churches in the community. It also states in the text to call them back at a given number,” a post on the BPD Facebook page says. 

“This is a scam, and we suggest that you do not call the number in the text back and contact the church directly if you have questions.”

Anyone who has received a text like this and have given any personal information is asked to contact the BPD at 692-2113.