The Levelland Police Department has issued a scam alert for community members to be aware of.
The department shared they were made aware of a false and misleading post circulating in Levelland community groups on Facebook.
The posts are claiming that dangerous serial killers are in the area. The department has shared that the post is a clickbait scam designed to cause fear and drive online traffic to untrustworthy sites.
Clickbait scams use shocking, exaggerated, or alarming headlines to trick people into clicking on a link. These links often lead to fake news websites, phishing scams, or malware downloads that can compromise your personal information.
Tips to spot and avoid clickbait scams include:
Check the source because if it’s not from an official agency, it’s likely fake.
Look for sensational language or words like “BREAKING,” “WARNING,” or “SHARE IMMEDIATELY” as they are often red flags.
Do not click on suspicious links as they may contain malware or phishing attempts.
Verify with trusted source like the Levelland Police Department or other official agencies.
Report the post as most platforms allow you to flag false information to help prevent its spread.
If there were a real threat in the area, law enforcement would alert the public through official channels, not random social media posts.