LPSO warns of scam targeting families and individuals incarcerated at Lincoln Parish

LINCOLN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office have received after calls about a potential scam targeting families or individuals currently incarcerated at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. Courtesy photo of Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office According to LPSO, scammers are calling family members and falsely claiming they can bond their loved one out of jail in exchange for payment often requesting money through Cashapp or other electronic payment apps. The LPSO will never • The Lincoln Parish Detention Center does NOT accept bond payments via Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or gift cards. • Jail staff will never call family members to request money for a bond. • Legitimate bonds are handled only through authorized bonding companies or approved payment methods. If you receive a call like this: • Do not send money • Hang up immediately • Report the call to the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office at 318-251-5111.