The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has warned of another scam that has been circulating where scammers may be using the inmate search feature to contact family members.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that the contacted family members may hear the scammers falsely claim that they can help released loved ones for a fee.
The Sheriff’s Office warned to never send money or share personal information with an unknown and untrusted person, including the scammers offering to help free loved ones.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that community members should always verify any claims with official sources to continue to protect themselves from possible scams.