East Texas Woman Receives Suspicious CallMy wife told me about a scam call that she received yesterday while she was at work. There was a message left by a man identifying himself as "Sergeant Patterson" from Smith County, then left a phone number for her to call him back. She hung up and within minutes "Sergeant Patterson" called back and said, "I missed your call?" Contact your local agency directly using its official phone number if you're unsure. 6 Common Scams Found in Texas Here is a look at six of the most common scams found in the state of Texas.