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Scam Alert at Lane Co. Jail, Eugene, Dec. 23
Scam Alert at Lane Co. Jail, Eugene, Dec. 23
Scam Alert at Lane Co. Jail, Eugene, Dec. 23

Published on: 12/23/2024

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The Lane County Sheriff’s Office was recently made aware of a scam targeting family members of adults in custody at the Lane County Jail.  The scammers appear to be looking up the current bookings, then calling family members to request payment for the person to be released on an ankle monitor or with other conditions, usually which require additional payments.  The scammers use official sounding titles, claiming the person in custody will be released for mental health treatment. However, the method of payment is typically Venmo or Apple Pay, and a link is texted or emailed for payment.  Pre-Trial Services, which handles jail releases for the Lane County Circuit Court, ONLY accepts payment IN PERSON at the Lane County Jail.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money by phone, text, or email.  If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff's Office employee and you think you are being scammed, please hang up and contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4141.  If you are a victim of a phone or internet scam, report the incident to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.  Please share with your friends and family!

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