WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a new scam targeting families of those who have recently been arrested.

Deputies say scammers are monitoring law enforcement websites for recent arrests.

Scammers then contact family members of the arrestee, pretend to be a bondsman and demand money over the phone.

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Once the money is sent, the scammer disappears, deputies say.

The sheriff’s office says to use these tips to protect yourself:

Never send money over the phone to anyone claiming to be a bondsman.

Verify directly with a licensed bonding company or by calling th

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