The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an ongoing scam that targets families of individuals who have recently been arrested.
Scammers, often posing as law enforcement officers, review jail booking lists and then contact family members of arrested individuals. The scammers claim they can secure the release of the arrested person by collecting money for an ankle monitor or arranging for them to be picked up from jail for a fee. When family members arrive at the jail, they are informed that the arrested individual cannot be released because the call was a scam.
Important to remember:
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies will not contact anyone to negotiate terms of release of an arrested person.
Do not send money or provide personal or financial information over the phone.
If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately and contact your local law enforcement agency to verify the information.