New Phone Scam Targets Family Members Of County Jail Inmates

Tuscaloosa AL

11 February, 2021

11:40 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of several scams targeting family members of inmates in the Tuscaloosa County Jail by individuals claiming to be representatives of actual bonding companies and others that are either fake or have been defunct. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. Sheriff Ron Abernathy said in a social media statement that people should verify and contact the company on the sheriff's office's list of licensed bonding companies approved to conduct business within Tuscaloosa County prior to engaging in any type of business, contract, or making payment to any bonding company. "These companies are also aware of the scams and welcome your scrutiny," he said. Those who believe they may have been a victim of a bonding scam are asked to contact the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at (205) 464-8650. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter.