Birmingham Police issues warning on recent scams

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department has issued an alert about a recent scam across the city.

Police say scammers have called people by cell phone, addressing them by their name. The scammer claims to be a supervisor with the Birmingham City Jail, saying that they have the person’s family member in jail, but will release them if a payment is made through Cash App, PayPal, or Green Dot card.

Officials with the Birmingham Police Department say they will never ask for a form of payment over the phone.

If you, or someone you know has fallen victim to this scam, call the Birmingham Police Department’s Financial Crime Division at 205-254-1761.

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