A recent phone scam is affecting the Caddo community. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have reported that scammers are impersonating businesses that provide ankle monitoring systems for the Caddo Correctional Center. These scammers are contacting family members of inmates at the center, falsely claiming that if they pay a fee to place an ankle monitoring bracelet on their incarcerated loved one, the inmate will be released from jail.
It is important to note that there is no fee until the ankle monitoring system is officially placed on the individual. Payment arrangements are typically handled between the inmate’s attorney and the judicial system.
These scammers have already targeted multiple individuals. If anyone receives a call like this, hang up immediately. Do not make any payments, provide personal information, or share details about gift cards or money cards.
Stay vigilant and take precautions against these scams. If anyone suspects they are being targeted, call the CPSO non-emergency number at 318-675-2170.