Scam Alert: Don't Pay for Release | Wilmington News

Scammers are targeting families of incarcerated loved ones with a terrifyingly convincing fraud: fake calls from detention centers demanding $2,500 via Zelle or Apple Pay to secure early release or ankle monitors. Authorities have emphatically confirmed they’d never ask for money this way — it’s a classic emotional manipulation scam. Don’t fall for it. If you’re asked to send cash through mobile apps for a release, it’s a scam. Protect yourself and your family — don’t pay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a4f96e048a1fdeb