The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Warns The Public About What They Call “An Emerging Scam.”

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and bail bonds agents are warning the public about what they call “an emerging scam.”

Scammers are taking advantage of people during stressful moments by impersonating law enforcement personnel. They are contacting family members of people recently arrested and telling them to electronically send them money.

The scammers are often impersonating deputies, sergeants, or pre-trial specialists.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reminds people that if someone demands money and hang up the phone. Do not give out personal information. The Sheriff’s Office also said it will never request money over the phone. They also do not accept payments through Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, gift cards or wire transfers.

 Police also urges you to warn family members and caregivers about the scams.

You can verify an arrest through channels such as the Orange County main jail at (407) 836-3400 or Orange County Jail Website.

The staff at Bad Girls Bail Bonds receives phone calls about scammers fiveto seven times a week.

Bail bonds companies across Florida have been hearing more and more about these scams in the past year. So where are these scammers getting this information? In many cases, the scammers are getting their information online through various data banks.

You Know Who To Call So You Don’t Scammed!