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Description

Scammers are posing as police officers at jail, then find out information of family members of person incarcerated. Then get in touch and tell you it's for bond etc.

Dollars Lost

$125

Targeted Person's Location

OH, USA- 43230

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Columbus, OH

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(740) 919-8344

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Phishing

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Business name

City of Columbus Police officer Impostors

Date Reported

November 18, 2025

Scam ID

1108224


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