Sullivan County authorities warn public of bond scam

A report from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office says family members of individuals recently arrested by the agency were the victims of a telephone scammer.

A report from those offices said the caller identified themselves as an office employee requesting the bail amount for the inmate and instructed the victims to go to kiosks at area convenience stores to wire the funds.

The statement said the department would never contact residents for money over the phone and arrestees would arrange bail payments with a bondsman.

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