We have received multiple reports of a sophisticated scam targeting families of incarcerated individuals. Scammers are impersonating licensed bail bond agents and contacting victims by phone, claiming urgent payment is needed to secure the release of a loved one from jail.
These scammers often sound convincing and may reference accurate personal details about the arrestee—information they find online—to appear legitimate. They then demand payment via Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or other instant money transfer apps.