Scam targets loved ones of people held in jails, Multnomah County says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Multnomah County says a new scam is on the rise that targets friends and family of people being held in jail.

It says scammers are falsely claiming they can secure someone’s release from custody by paying a fee.

The warning follows multiple reports of suspicious calls offering early release locally…

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