ENID, OK - The Enid Police Department has received reports from citizens in reference to a “jail scam”. It is reported that the caller will tell you that a loved one has been arrested and that they need bond money to be released. The caller will tell you to go to Wal-Mart and get either I-Tunes gift cards or Green Dot cards. The caller will then provide you with the amount, to put on the cards, to get your loved one out of jail and a phone number to call them back at. Once you call them back they will ask you for the card number to process their bond release. This scam has been targeted towards the elderly citizens of the community.
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The Enid Police Department urges citizens to ask questions and to contact the loved one in question prior to purchasing or sending any money over the phone.
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Anyone having information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of the crime or any other crime is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 233-6233 or go to the website, www.enid.org/police/crime_stopper_tips.asp and submit a tip anonymously. You can earn a reward up to $1,000.00. You will not be required to testify and will not be identified.
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You can also Text your tip to “274637”. Just type Enid and then your message in the text box.
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Crime Stoppers: Elderly "Jail Scam" Calls
