A new phone scam is targeting the Caddo community. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have reported that scammers are impersonating Caddo Sheriff’s deputies and asking individuals for bond payments to release inmates. No one from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will ever request payment over the phone or ask for payment by mail, including through apps like Zelle, Cash App, or any other peer-to-peer payment applications.
Stay vigilant against these scams. Multiple individuals have already been targeted. 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.