Sheriff warns of scam where fraudsters impersonate lawyers to extort money for fake bail.

Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott has warned residents about a scam where fraudsters pose as lawyers, claiming a family member is jailed and needs $15,000 for bail. A local resident was tricked into paying the sum on January 10. Scammers may use LYFT couriers to collect money and threaten further extortion. The Sheriff's Office stresses that they do not request bond payments this way and urges residents to verify such claims.

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