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West Baton Rouge Parish sheriff warns of phone scam asking for bail

Summary by WBRZ
PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scammers calling families and pretending to be law enforcement or bail bondsmen to demand money for a loved one's release.According to the sheriff's office, their personnel will never call requesting money for bond, ankle monitors or release fees.The sheriff's office also says legitimate bond agencies will not demand payment through Cash App, Zelle, PayPal, Gree…
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WBRZ broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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