02/21/2026
Scam alert!
SCAM ALERT
The Conway Police Department is seeing an increase in scams involving large sums of money, in some cases totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
Recent scams have involved:
• Callers posing as federal agents claiming accounts are frozen
• Fake jail employees requesting bond money over the phone
• Victims being directed to withdraw cash and deposit it into Bitcoin machines
• Instructions to overnight cash packages to other states
REMEMBER:
Law Enforcement will NEVER ask for payment through Apple Pay, Bitcoin, gift cards, or wire transfers.
Government agencies will NEVER ask you to mail cash.
If someone pressures you to act IMMEDIATELY....it is more than likely a scam.
Never stay on the phone while withdrawing or depositing money at someone’s direction.
With tax refunds being issued, scammers are actively targeting individuals expecting deposits. If you believe you are being scammed:
-Hang up immediately.
-Contact your bank.
-Report it at www.IC3.gov
-Call Conway Police Department before sending any money.
Slow down. Verify everything. Protect yourself!