In this WCCB-TV (CW Charlotte, NC) interview, North Carolina Bail Agent Julie Henderson, President of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, discusses a growing wave of scams targeting families across the state. The schemes involve fraudsters impersonating incarcerated loved ones or even posing as bail bond agents, contacting victims and urgently demanding money under false pretenses.

Henderson explains that these scams often rely on high-pressure tactics and emotional manipulation, frequently targeting elderly or vulnerable individuals who may not understand the legal process. In some cases, scammers even use AI-generated or manipulated voice recordings to sound like a real family member in distress. She stresses that legitimate law enforcement and bail agencies will never demand payment via Bitcoin, gift cards, or money transfer apps and encourages people to always verify claims directly with the appropriate law enforcement agency before taking any action.

Below is a summary of the piece as well as a link to the full segment.

BAIL BONDS SCAM WARNING

 March 25, 2026 by Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC – Scammers are targeting families here in North Carolina, impersonating loved ones or even bail bonds offices.

The goal is to get your money and in some cases they are successful.

Rising spoke with president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, Julie Henderson about how these scams work.

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