Scam Calls Target Relatives of Incarcerated Persons\u00a0<\/p>\n
December 7, 2025 \u2013 Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office officials report that they want to make the public aware of an ongoing scam.<\/p>\n
We have recently received multiple reports of a person making phone calls to relatives of incarcerated persons in the Fresno County ![\"FCSO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FCSO-scam.jpg\")
Jail.\u00a0 The caller identifies themselves as an employee with the Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office, or in some cases, specifically as a lieutenant.\u00a0 This scam artist tells the person they can get their loved one out of jail if they pay bail money to them directly.\u00a0 Do not fall for this!\u00a0 The Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office wants to make it clear to the public that it never makes solicitations for money or asks for the payment of fines, bonds, etc. over the phone.<\/p>\n
Be cautious when answering phone calls.\u00a0 The number displayed on your caller ID may say Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office, but it may not be one of our official phone lines.\u00a0 Scammers sometimes spoof the ID in order to entice the citizen to take the phone call.\u00a0 If the caller threatens you or tries to negotiate a payment, it is not a real sheriff\u2019s employee.<\/p>\n
These scams are scare tactics that tend to come in waves and often target our most vulnerable populations. It\u2019s important for everyone to stay aware of this trend and have a discussion with family and friends to educate and identify these fraudulent attempts. If you receive a similar call, do not give in to the caller\u2019s demands and do not give them any of your personal information. Please document any information, such as the caller\u2019s name or phone number and report it to the law enforcement agency overseeing your jurisdiction. If you live in Fresno County, our Sheriff\u2019s Office accommodates online reporting for this type of matter. Please visit www.fresnosheriff.org<\/a> and click on \u201cReport a Crime\u201d located at the top of the page.\u00a0 You should select \u201cHarassing Phone Call\u201d to make your report.<\/p>\n You may also make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by visiting https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/scams<\/a>.<\/p>\n Source: Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0Sutter County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert \u2013 Deputies Never Call About a Missed Court Date or Request Money<\/a><\/p>\n San Diego County Sheriff Issues Warning of Scammers Using AI to Clone Voices and Mimic Faces<\/a><\/p>\n Placer County Sheriff Issues Public Service Announcement About Malvertising Scams<\/a><\/p>\n Kern County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert \u2013 Beware of Phone & Text Message Scams<\/a><\/p>\n Mariposa County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert Warning Residents of Fake Warrant Calls Seeking Payment<\/a><\/p>\n Orange County Sheriff Issues a Phishing Scam Warning – Protect Yourself, Don\u2019t Take the Bait<\/a><\/p>\n Merced County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert \u2013 Law Enforcement Will Never Call About a Warrant or Ask for Payment<\/a><\/p>\n Stanislaus County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert of Fraudulent Bail Bond Calls Targeting Families<\/a><\/p>\n Placer County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert for Local Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n Mono County Sheriff Warns Community of Scammers Impersonating Mono County Offices and Demanding Payments<\/a><\/p>\n Tulare County Sheriff Announces New Scam Uses Fake TCSO Website to Trick Victims<\/a><\/p>\n Los Angeles County Sheriff Alert – Scammers Using Phone, Emails, or Texts to Pose as Bank, Law Enforcement, or Government Offices<\/a><\/p>\n Placer County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert \u2013 Beware of New Warrant, Jail, and Missed Jury Duty Scams<\/a><\/p>\n Madera County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert – Payment is Never Demanded Over the Phone<\/a><\/p>\n Amador County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert \u2013 Be Advised Law Enforcement Does Not Request Any Payment Over the Phone<\/a><\/p>\n Placer County Sheriff Issues Warning of Fake Tech Support Scams Targeting Seniors<\/a><\/p>\n Santa Barbara County Sheriff Warns Community About Phone Scams: Hang Up, Don\u2019t Pay<\/a><\/p>\n Tulare County Sheriff Warns of Latest Phone Scam – Warrant for Missed Jury Duty Seeking Payment<\/a><\/p>\n Tulare County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert Warning of Latest Phone Scam<\/a><\/p>\n Tulare County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert – Latest Phone Scam Uses Number to TCSO Dispatch<\/a><\/p>\n Sierra County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert – Impersonators Posing as Jail Staff Seeking Money<\/a><\/p>\n Merced County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert Warning the Public of Warrant Phone Scam<\/a><\/p>\n Madera County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert – Caller Posing as a Deputy to Fraudulently Collect Fines for Tickets or Warrants<\/a><\/p>\n Fresno Deputies Arrest Multiple Suspects for Fraudulently Using Social Media and Stolen Credit Cards in Scam<\/a><\/p>\n Placer County Sheriff Seeking Additional Victims After San Gabriel Man Arrested for Scam Involving an Elderly Victim in Auburn<\/a><\/p>\n Placer County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert \u2013 Do Not Pay Scam Callers Impersonating Law Enforcement<\/a><\/p>\n Scam Alert – Modesto Police Department Does Not Ask for Money or Banking Information Over the Phone<\/a><\/p>\n Kern County Sheriff Scam Alert – Sheriff\u2019s Office Does Not Ask for Money or Banking Information Over the Phone<\/a><\/p>\n Fresno Police Department Issues Scam Alert – Beware of Scams Targeting the Elderly<\/a><\/p>\n Tuolumne County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert After Several Scams Have Been Reported Recently<\/a><\/p>\n Scam Suspect Arrested in Stanislaus County Attempting to Take Additional $50,000 from Elderly Oakdale Man<\/a><\/p>\n San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Issues Public Warning to Not Fall Victim to Car Buying Scam<\/a><\/p>\n Ventura County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert Reminder \u2013 Payment is Not Needed for Missing Court or Other Violations<\/a><\/p>\n Plumas County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert Urging Everyone to Stay Vigilant Especially During Tax Season<\/a><\/p>\n