Sheriffs warn of scam targeting recent prisoners

Indiana sheriffs are warning about an old scam that has recently resurfaced.

Sheriff Doug Cox, of Johnson County, says that several Indiana counties are seeing the scam where a caller contacts people who recently bonded out of jail, and tries to get them to pay more money immediately or be returned to incarceration.

Authorities say that you should always be skeptical if someone calls and demands immediate payment over the phone for a debt, especially if they want you to purchase pre-paid debit cards, or gift cards to settle an account.

You can always hang up and call law enforcement if you are feeling pressured or worried.