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Costly Con: How scammers are targeting families of Texas jail inmates
Sofia Morales
Sofia Morales
Reporter · Austin, TX
Sofia Morales specializes in covering tech policy and its implications for the community. A graduate of UT Austin with a focus on Political Science, she has experience writing for local government publications and tech advocacy groups for 6 years.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM · 1 min read
When a loved one lands in jail, families may be willing to do almost anything to help. But scammers are exploiting that fear, impersonating law enforcement officers and demanding money for services they falsely claim will secure someone's release.
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