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- Public alerted to be watchful for scammers asking to wire bail money for a friend or relative
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1300088 |
| Date Issued: | Aug 16, 2013 - 3:57pm |
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Public alerted to be watchful for scammers asking to wire bail money for a friend or relative |
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| CONTACT: | Sergeant Dennis Carry Cyber Crimes Unit 775-328-3048 |
The Northern Nevada Cyber Center and Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to alert the public to a possible fraudulent scam targeting the compassion and pocketbooks of members in our community.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility has seen an increase in calls by individuals reporting they were notified that a friend or family member had been arrested and needed money for bail.
These scams usually involve someone claiming to be a representative of a law enforcement agency, a friend of the alleged arrestee, or someone posing as the person arrested. They often ask for wire transfers through services such as Western Union.
We encourage the public to be cautious and always verify requests such as these. The Sheriff's Office does not accept services such as Western Union and does not notify family of arrests. Arrestees are allowed to make such notifications themselves.
Always be cautious and conduct any transactions directly through governmental agencies or licensed bail bonds companies. These services can always be verified through the phone book or other means.
To report an incident of fraud, contact your local law enforcement agency or report the incident to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
The Northern Nevada Cyber Center is a highly skilled, multi-agency investigative unit located at the Sheriff's Office. The Cyber Center was developed to combat the rapidly growing trend of cybercrime. These crimes include fraud, child exploitation, hacking and other crimes occurring with the use of technology.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.