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flag A Spokane family lost $1,900 to scammers posing as jail officials after their son’s mental health arrest.

flag A Spokane family lost $1,900 to a phone spoofing scam after their son’s arrest during a mental health crisis. flag Scammers posed as jail and sheriff’s office officials, demanding $1,500 for bail and $350 for an ankle monitor, using fake caller IDs. flag The parents, misled and emotionally distraught, deposited cash at a Walmart money center via barcode. flag After visiting the sheriff’s office in person, they learned they’d been scammed. flag Authorities confirm law enforcement never calls requesting money; all bail payments must be made in person. flag Officials urge the public to hang up on suspicious calls and verify information using official sources.

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