Crawfordsville, IN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers claim to represent the department while demanding bond payments for alleged inmates.
According to a post from the sheriff’s office Monday, scammers are targeting community members and requesting payments through PayPal, CashApp and similar services. Authorities emphasized that deputies will never directly contact individuals to demand bond money.
Officials advised residents to verify an inmate’s incarceration status before making any payment. The office said the public can confirm whether a person is housed at the Montgomery County Jail by calling its jail division directly at (765) 362-3740.
The department stressed that it has professional procedures for handling bond payments and will never request money through digital payment platforms. Residents were urged not to comply with such demands and instead report suspicious calls.
The sheriff’s office also reminded the public that while inmates may reach out to friends or family to arrange bond payments, staff will never personally solicit money on an inmate’s behalf.
Authorities encourage anyone with questions or concerns regarding these scams to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
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