MCPHERSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a phone scam that cost a man in McPherson County a lot of money.
On August 6, the McPherson Police Department learned the reporting party received a scam phone call from an individual who claimed to be a family member, according to a social media report from police.
The caller advised they needed $12,000 for a bond to get out of jail. The reporting party was then contacted by an individual who claimed to be an attorney who told them to call a bonds company in the area.
The reporting party contacted Eagle Bail Bond’s and he was notified they did not have any information reference the family member being in jail.
The reporting party went to the bank and retrieved the $12,000 in cash in $100 bills. The reporting party was later contacted by an individual who claimed to be an employee of Eagle Bail Bonds.
The reporting party met with an unknown hispanic male, who went by the name of “Garcia”, who drove a 2005-2010 orange 4-door Sedan. The reporting party described the man to be approximately 18 years old with short hair.
The reporting party gave the money to “Garcia” and watched him leave. The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office took a report of the similar incident with the same amount money being scammed.
Anyone with information on this incident, is asked contact the McPherson County Crimestoppers (620)241-1122