08/31/2026
DONT BELIEVE A WORD THEY IS SAYING
Fraud takes many forms in our modern times, and one of the most insidious schemes to defraud the general public comes in the form of a telephone call requesting money for the resolution of criminal legal matters. The caller informs the recipient of the call that he or she had a relative in jail, usually in a distant location, occasionally in a foreign country, and that the caller will provide bail services if the recipient of the call will only send them funds or provide their banking information. The truth of the matter is that reputable bail bond companies will not call and demand your credit card information to assist with the release of your incarcerated family member. Another variation of this scheme is to inform the caller that they have a warrant for their arrest and that if they only send a specific amount of money to the caller, the caller will have the warrant rescinded. Again, this is not how criminal matters are handled and a criminal warrant cannot be recalled simply by the transfer of funds. If in doubt as to the legitimacy of the call it’s always recommended to check with your local law enforcement agency.
