Send us Fan Mail The phone rings right after a loved one gets booked, and the caller sounds official, confident, and urgent. They say they’re with the sheriff’s office, promise an ankle monitor instead of bond, and push you to pay fast through Cash App or Apple Pay. That’s the moment scammers count on, and we’re seeing it more and more in the bail bond world. We break down how the jail scam works, why it feels so believable, and the quick steps that can keep you from losing money when you’re ...
