ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court issues a warning to the community about scam calls related to the release of individuals from jail.
The court says they have been notified about an individual making calls and identifying themselves as a sergeant with the court, saying a family member is eligible to be released from jail, but payment is needed to release that individual on an ankle monitor.
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The scammer reportedly asks for an initial payment of $250 via Cash App to hold a spot for the incarcerated family member in an ankle monitoring program, with a second payment requested to be made a few weeks later…