In this episode of the FAKD Media Podcast, David Stuckman, President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States, discusses the alarming rise of fake jail emergency scams and how criminals are using artificial intelligence, voice cloning, caller ID spoofing and social media research to exploit families – particularly elderly
Nicole Martinez, president of the Colorado Association of Professional Sureties (CAPS), joined the KRDO Morning News (KRDO-AM & FM in Colorado Springs, CO) to warn listeners about a growing wave of scams targeting families with loved ones in custody. Martinez explained that scammers use publicly available arrest information, impersonate
In this episode of the Bail in the Midwest podcast, host Shane Rolf speaks with Mike Solan, a 27-year law enforcement veteran, former president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, and candidate for the Pierce County (Washington) Council. Drawing on his experience during the turbulent years following 2020, Solan
This story from The Oklahoman examines a troubling rise in sophisticated scams targeting the families of recently arrested individuals. Using real-life examples, including a retiree who lost $2,500 after receiving a convincing call from someone posing as a jail official, the article explains how scammers exploit public arrest
Tulsa World reports that bail bond scams have become far more sophisticated, with scammers using personal information, spoofed phone numbers, and even artificial intelligence to convince family members of recently arrested individuals to send money through payment apps such as Cash App, PayPal, and Apple Cash. The article highlights several
Julie Henderson, President of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, is interviewed by WPTF-AM in Raleigh, NC to discuss a growing wave of scams targeting families during moments of crisis. Scammers are increasingly contacting relatives of incarcerated individuals – sometimes even when no arrest has occurred – claiming a loved one
In this story that aired on WCNC-TV (NBC Charlotte, NC), Julie Henderson, president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, discusses the growing threat of bail-related scams targeting families. Henderson explains that scammers often impersonate jail officials or even distressed family members, using urgency and emotional pressure to
On this episode of the "Let's Pod This" podcast, Tracey Halley-Terrell, president of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association, explains how increasingly sophisticated scams are targeting families of recently arrested individuals. The discussion highlights a common scheme: callers impersonate bondsmen, law enforcement or pre-trial officials, and
In her article regarding the rising wave of bail-related fraud targeting families, Nicole Martinez of the Colorado Association of Professional Sureties warns that bail-related scams are becoming more sophisticated and more dangerous. Criminals are increasingly exploiting moments of crisis – when families are panicked after a loved one’s
Getting a phone call claiming a loved one has been arrested can be terrifying and scammers are increasingly exploiting that fear. In an interview with the Easy Prey podcast, Julie Henderson, president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association and a veteran bail bonds professional, explains how these scams work,
The Community Bridge interview on WOTL Radio features a conversation with Eddie Miller, president of the Ohio Bail Agents Association, discussing the rapid rise of sophisticated scams targeting families. The article explains how criminals are increasingly posing as law enforcement, court officials or bail agents to convince people that a
Consumer scams are nothing new, but there is one specific type of scam involving bail bonds that is making its way across the country. The most recent state to be impacted is Oklahoma. According to a story in the Consumer Protection section of Oklahoma Watch, this rising scam in Oklahoma