The Broward Sheriff's Office and bail bonds agents are warning the public about what they call "an emerging scam."

Scammers are taking advantage of people during stressful moments and are impersonating law enforcement personnel and contacting family members of people recently arrested, telling them to send them money electronically, according to BSO.

BSO said the scammers are often posing as deputies, sergeants, or pre-trial specialists.

If someone demands money, hang up the phone and do not give out personal information. BSO said it will never request money over the phone or through Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, gift cards or wire transfers.

You are also urged to never send out money that way to people who claim they are in law enforcement . BSO urges you to warn family members and care

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