Kerrville police warn of deer-related scam targeting residents Scammers may pose as Texas A&M researchers, KPD says
FILE - Generic deer image (National Park Service)
KERRVILLE, Texas – The Kerrville Police Department is warning locals of a potential scam in the area.
Individuals claiming to be from Texas A&M are going door-to-door asking residents to shoot deer in their yard, according to a social media post from KPD.
The scammers claimed they wanted the deer to test them for Chronic Wasting Disease, which has affected deer in Texas.
Last year, a deer suspected of having the disease was euthanized at a Kerr County facility. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department later determined the incident was a false alarm .
KPD said these are false claims. The individuals are not employees of Texas A&M and have no authority to be in the area.
If you encounter the scammers, you are advised to call KPD’s non-emergency number at 830-257-8181.
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