The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam targeting families of inmates.
Scammers are calling people and pretending to be deputies or bail bondsmen, claiming they can get a loved one out of jail, for a fee.
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They often say the release will come with an ankle monitor and may even use the name of a real Bradford County Sheriff’s Officer employee to sound legit.
Officials say they will never call asking for money to release someone from jail.
Police are urging people who receive a call like this to not send money, and instead call the Bradford County Jail directly at 904-966-6250 to verify.
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