Sheriff's Office Warns Against Scam Targeting Families of Incarcerated Individuals

Family members may receive a call from a scammer who asks the family member to Cash App money to them so the inmate can be released from jail.

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Sheriff's Office Warns Against Scam Targeting Families of Incarcerated Individuals
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The Caswell County Sheriff's Office would like you to be aware of a scam that has been happening across the country and has now been reported in Caswell County as well.

According to the Sheriff's Office, this scam targets families of incarcerated individuals. Family members may receive a call from a scammer who asks the family member to Cash App money to them so the inmate can be released from jail.

This is a scam. Cash Apps is not an accepted payment option.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Caswell County Sheriff's Office at 336-693-9311.