WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — With Halloween approaching, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is warning about an imposter.
Investigators are warning about the bail bond scam from people posing as employees of the sheriff’s office.
The scammers tell victims one of their loved ones is in jail and needs bond money to get out.
The victims are then sent a pre-filled Bond of Witness form from the United States District Court.
The form comes from the suspicious email of “palmbeachcounty.org.com.”
The Sheriff’s Office says it will never call or email for personal information or request money.
Payments are being requested through Zelle with a 10% of $10,000 for release.
Calls received should be hung up immediately or reported to PBSO. The non-emergency number is 561-688-3400.