Salina Post
A scammer deceived a woman to send over $600 in Saline County.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, a A 51-year-old female was contacted via phone, regarding a relative who was currently in custody at the Saline County Jail.
The male caller told the woman that her relative could bond out, but would need an ankle bracelet. The caller told her to start the process; she would need to send $650.
Furthermore, the woman was advised to stay on the phone, until this matter was resolved.
Subsequently, she withdrew $650 cash from her bank. She then went to a Salina pharmacy/convenience store and presented the clerk with two barcodes that the male caller had sent to her.
The clerk scanned the barcodes and $650 was sent to the caller.
Afterwards, the caller told the woman to take the receipt from the store and present it to deputies at the Saline County Jail, and her relative would be released.
When she arrived at the jail, she was told by staff this was a scam and the relative would not be released.
The Saline County Sheriff's Office reminds everyone that they will not call you and ask for money, gift cards, property, bank notes, or debit cards on behalf of any inmate. The Sheriff's Office urges the public to be alert and not fall for this scam.
Local law enforcement numbers are available below to report a scam:
Salina Police Department: (785) 826-7210
Saline County Sheriff's Office: (785) 826-6500