Utah County, UT – The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning about a new phone scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are accessing public booking records from the Utah County Jail, then contacting friends and relatives of those in custody. The suspects allegedly claim to be members of law enforcement and urge recipients to post “bail” for their loved one over the phone.
Authorities emphasized that this is not standard procedure. “When someone is arrested, you have to call in and find out what the conditions of release are for that arrested party,” officials stated. “We’re not calling you to ask for bail over the phone.”
Residents are urged to hang up immediately if they receive such a call and report it to their local law enforcement agency.
Officials also reminded the public that the Sheriff’s Office does not request any form of payment or personal information through unsolicited phone calls.
Anyone who suspects they have been targeted by this scam should document the call and contact Utah County authorities directly for verification.
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