LACEY – Police are warning residents that a scam revolving around an attorney needing money to bail out a relative is a scam that is making the rounds again.
This scam is state-wide, at least, and primarily targets senior citizens.
If someone calls you, saying they are an attorney, representing a relative who has been arrested, you should hang up, police said. There are several different versions of this scam but the main point is that the scammer got the name of your relative off the internet. Then, they pretend your relative has been thrown in jail, and that they need your money to bail them out. They will then send someone impersonating a bail bondsman to collect your money.
This scheme is making its way through several counties in New Jersey and should not be entertained for any reason.
Never provide personal information or cash to anyone under these circumstances. Instead, report the matter to the police.
As always, the Lacey Township Police Department urges residents to be cognizant of scams and to avoid offers that seem to be too good to be true.
