KRDO Morning News: Bail Agent Warns Families About Growing Jail Bail Scam
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 licensed bail agents and even use AI-generated voice cloning to convince victims that a family member urgently needs bail money or payment for an ankle monitor. She shared a real example in which scammers posed as an employee of her agency and stole $7,500 from a victim after arranging a meeting in the agency’s parking lot.
During the interview, Martinez emphasized several ways families can protect themselves, including refusing to act under pressure, verifying a bail agent’s license, meeting licensed agents at the jail whenever possible and avoiding cash, cryptocurrency or other difficult-to-trace payment methods. She also encouraged listeners to use the Colorado Association of Professional Sureties’ website to find reputable bail agencies and verify suspicious contacts. Martinez stressed that these scams are occurring not only in Colorado but across the country, making it essential for families to verify information before sending money.
Below is a summary of the interview as well as a link to the full segment.
NICOLE MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT OF THE COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SURETIES, JOINS KRDO-AM
July 17, 2026
Nicole Martinez, President of the Colorado Association of Professional Sureties, joins KRDO-AM's Scott Mills to discuss the growing problem of fake jail emergencies in Colorado. These bail scams are a problem all across the country. Nicole offers advice on how to spot these scams and how to protect yourself.
