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10/28/2026

Our citizens continue to fall victim to cryptocurrency scams, and we want to make sure you know how to protect yourself.

Sheriff Joe Vest shares an important message about these scams and what you can do to avoid becoming the next victim.

Remember: Never send Bitcoin or cryptocurrency to someone demanding payment over the phone. Once sent, these funds are often impossible to recover.

Please take a moment to watch, stay informed, and share this message with your family and friends. A few minutes of awareness could save someone thousands of dollars.

10/28/2026

🎃 Halloween is almost here! 👻

Sheriff Joe Vest reminds everyone to stay alert, watch for children crossing the streets, and make safety a priority. Let’s work together to make sure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween!

From all of us at the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃🚔

10/27/2026

We cannot stress this enough. Our citizens continue to fall victim to cryptocurrency scams, and we want to do everything we can to prevent others from experiencing the same financial loss. Unfortunately any phone number can be spoofed, including ours.

10/26/2026

🎃👻 COME JOIN US FOR TRUNK OR TREAT! 🍬🚒🚑🚓

Bring the whole family and come enjoy a fun-filled evening of Halloween fun, candy, costumes, and community! 🎃🍭

Join the City of Seagraves, Seagraves PD, Seagraves Volunteer Fire, and Seagraves-Loop EMS for a spooktacular night downtown! 👻🚔🚑

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Downtown on Main Street, between Appleton Ave and Belknap

Put on your favorite costume, bring the kiddos, and come make some sweet Halloween memories with us! We can’t wait to see everyone! 🧡🖤

We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

The Gaines County Sheriff's Office has received several calls of scammers contacting them by phone using our phone number (432-758-9871). The scammer is identifying themselves as "Deputy Peterson" and stating they missed jury duty and must report to the Gaines County Sheriff's Office. Again, please disregard and hang up the phone. Do not make any forms of payments over the phone.

10/21/2026

10/16/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – BITCOIN PAYMENTS

UPDATE: As of 10/19/2026, the Gaines County Sheriff's Office has also received reports of scammers contacting them while stating they are with the Gaines County Attorney's Office. Again, do not give any personal information over the phone and do not make payments over the phone.

The Gaines County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of local residents losing money to scammers posing as the FBI, IRS, and other government agencies.

Remember: Government agencies will NEVER demand payment in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency to resolve a warrant, pay a fine, or avoid arrest.

If someone calls, texts, or emails demanding payment through Bitcoin, gift cards, or cryptocurrency, stop communicating with them. Do not send money.

When in doubt, hang up and contact the agency directly using its official phone number. Once cryptocurrency is sent, recovering the money can be extremely difficult.

Please share this warning with family members and friends to help protect our community.

Address

305 E Avenue A
Seminole, TX
79360

Telephone

+14327589871

Website

http://co.gaines.tx.us/

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