Be On Alert, You Might See A Door-To-Door Scam In Central Texas Soon

Falling victim to a scam would not be the best way to start off the year 2025. Being aware of ones that are going around in the state is one of best ideas to avoid one all together. Even scams targeting one's children have grown recently.

One of the most well known scams in the state of Texas is known other than a door-to-door scam. It's been reported multiple times throughout the state after all.

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Now, once again, the Central Texas area finds itself in the crosshairs of the door to door fraud issue.

Here's How To Avoid A Door-To-Door Scam In Texas

First of all, it's been revealed by FOX 44 that reports have come in about this situation. First off, individuals who seek to walk around in the city limits and attempt to sell something need a permit to do so, which was stated by the Robinson Police Department. There's even more details that one could learn about solicitation in Texas, which you can read about on Knock Block.

According to the Texas Attorney General, there are ways to make sure the person at the door isn't a scam. What you can do, as stated: "Always ask for a physical address and for references, and then take time to check the information."

In addition, Robinson police said to remember these when alerting law enforcement to a possible door-to-door scam:

- A physical description of the individual(s)
- Vehicle description (make, model, color, license plate)
- Location and direction of travel

As this is developing story, we will have more information when it becomes available.