PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Police Department is issuing a scam alert after multiple reports of senior residents being deceived by fraudsters demanding cash for phony bail payments.
According to the authorities, scammers are contacting elderly individuals by phone, claiming that a loved one is in jail and requires a substantial amount of bail money, sometimes up to $20,000.
The scammers then dispatch a driver, who may pose as a ride-share service, to the victim’s residence to collect the money, supposedly to secure the release of the detained family member.
Police Chief Dana A. Flynn is advising the public that legitimate bail transactions are conducted exclusively at police stations or courthouses and not at private residences.
Residents are urged never to give cash or checks to individuals they do not know.
The department is actively encouraging everyone to inform their senior family members and friends about this scam to prevent further victimization.
Additionally, they recommend that anyone receiving such a call should ignore it and immediately contact their local police department for assistance.
Verifying the situation with the alleged loved one in need can also provide reassurance that help is not required.
