Another scam – warning from Glynn County Sheriff’s Office

The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of scammers targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. These scammers pretend to work for the jail or the courts and say that an inmate can be released on a “pre-trial release order” from a judge if a payment is made. They may also claim that you need to pay for an ankle monitor or pay a treatment facility before the inmate can be moved.

Please remember, no legitimate law enforcement or court agency will ever demand money for someone’s release.

Bond is a preset amount; law enforcement will never negotiate a payment amount.

Detention Centers and courts will not accept any payment via Cash App, Zelle, PayPal, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or any other instant‑payment method.

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated and may use real names, personal details, and even seem to have inside information about the jail, court, case, or your family.

If you receive a call or email like this: Hang up immediately.

Call the Glynn County Detention Center and verify the information. Dial 912-554-7600 yourself. Phone numbers are often spoofed, so it may appear the call is coming from a court or the jail.

Do not send money; do not provide personal information.