Would the police text me?

My friend is involved in a criminal case at the moment. I got a message today asking if I’d be willing to give a statement related to the situation. I was given a name. This seemed a bit weird to me that I’d be texted by a mobile number. Is this something they actually do?

Never been in this situation however, I would suggest you message back asking for some sort of identification that can then be corroborated by the relevant local authority. Or just find the number online yourself for the local office and confirm your text correspondence is legitimate.

Okay thank you! By local do you mean the police office that I think texted me as it’s not an area I live in.

It sounds a bit dodgy. I imagined they’d have to contact you by phone call first to confirm that the number they are sending the message to is the person who the message should be addressed to. I wouldn’t respond to it unless I’ve been spoken to in the phone. It could be anyone?

My friend is involved in a criminal case at the moment. I got a message today asking if I’d be willing to give a statement related to the situation. I was given a name. This seemed a bit weird to me that I’d be texted by a mobile number. Is this something they actually do?

Yeah thats what i'm worried about but they had my friends name so idk

Be very very careful. It could be the guy who is at the other end (the criminal) who is sussing out to see who is willing to speak out against them.

I would be highly suspect of any text purportedly coming from the police. If in doubt go to the police and ask them if they sent you a text message. Show it to them in the station. They will be able to tell you.

I swear to god if i got that kind of text i’d be so shook i’d immediately change my number! Can’t be getting creepy texts like that!

Ha yeah but if it is from the police then my friend would've given my number so it would be fine. I just want to know who it is

My friend is involved in a criminal case at the moment. I got a message today asking if I’d be willing to give a statement related to the situation. I was given a name. This seemed a bit weird to me that I’d be texted by a mobile number. Is this something they actually do?

The police don’t just text you willy nilly. I think you’re being a bit naive if you think your friend gave your number to the police and they texted you. Good luck either way. Hope you figure out what is going on. Just be street smart and don’t get hurt in any way! Lot of dangerous people out there today. Who knows? Even if it is a cop it could be another wayne couszins!

I wouldn't reply. They would contact you in a more professional way.
Maybe someone is seeing whether you're going to give a statement or not...

My friend said said she did give my details and the police lady said she’d send confirmation/verification/identification (which I will then check) before doing anything else

Well if she sends you her identification, then do. But normally they ask you to come into the station no?

My mum did a similar statement for her friend and didn't have to go in and just emailed. It's just a statement that my friend told people about the situation before the court case stuff. Besides the station is 3+ hours away from me

Yeah, they normally ask you to come in to your closest station to give the statement.