Cuyahoga County, OH – Scam Trend Alert: Sheriff Warns of Jail Phone Payment Scam This Week

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Cleveland, OH – The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers pose as deputies and demand payments from family members of recently jailed individuals.

According to the Cuyahoga County Scam Squad, the scammers claim loved ones can be released from custody if relatives pay for ankle monitors or other fees over the phone. Officials stress that law enforcement will never request payments or personal information by phone

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