MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Another sheriff’s department is warning of scam calls involving fake jail bond fees.
Sheriff Kevin Bygd said the callers pretend to be a jailer or bail bond agent and claims a family member is in jail and needs bail money or fees for an “ankle monitor” program. Several such calls have been reported targeting Dunn County residents.
The sheriff’s office says bond agents nor the sheriff’s office will contact you to request money.
Do not send money, especially through gift cards or prepaid cards, or money apps like MoneyPak, Venmo and CashApp. Do not provide personal information, but do contact local authorities directly if you receive a suspicious call or have fallen victim to a scam.
Last month, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office warned residents of a similar scam.