BUTLER CO. — The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about scammers calling people claiming to be a family member and asking for bail money.
According to the Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook post, an elderly fell victim to the scam. The woman was scammed out of $9,000. The scammers called from the phone number, 888-315-0311, which is connected to Palmer & Associates Law Firm, a fake law firm.
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The Sheriff’s Office asks that if you receive this call, verify this information with a family member first before giving money to anyone.
If you have been a victim of this scam, contact your local law enforcement to make a report.