STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Glasgow Police are warning residents about an ankle monitor scam that appears to be targeting families of people who have been arrested.
According to the department, scammers are calling family members and posing as law enforcement or court officials.
They reportedly claim that a loved one can be released from jail if the family immediately pays a fee for a GPS ankle monitor.
Police say the scammers may use real names and arrest information to sound convincing.
They may also spoof phone numbers so the call appears to be coming from a legitimate law enforcement or court office.
Officials stress that law enforcement will never call demanding payment for someone’s release or for an ankle monitor.
They also warn residents not to send money through services such as Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, Bitcoin or gift cards based on an unsolicited call.
Police say caller ID can be spoofed and should not be trusted as proof that a call is legitimate.
Anyone who receives a call like this is urged to hang up and directly contact the jail, court or law enforcement agency using a verified phone number.
Officials are asking residents to share this warning, especially with people who may have a family member currently incarcerated.
They also urge residents not to provide personal or financial information to callers making these types of demands.
Key Facts
– Glasgow Police are warning about an ankle monitor scam targeting families of jailed individuals
– Scammers pose as law enforcement or court officials and demand quick payment for a GPS ankle monitor
– Officials say law enforcement will never call to demand payment for release or monitors
– Scammers may use real names, arrest details and spoofed phone numbers to sound legitimate
– Residents are urged to hang up and call the jail, court or police directly using a verified number
– Police urge families of currently incarcerated individuals to be especially cautious and share the warning
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