Boone County Jail Phone Scam

Boone County court officials are warning residents about a scam targeting relatives and friends of people held in the county jail.

Callers impersonate court or law-enforcement personnel and claim they can arrange house arrest or electronic monitoring in exchange for an upfront payment.

Court officials say they never solicit payments by phone and do not accept digital wallet payments, prepaid cards, wire transfers or gift cards.

Anyone receiving such a call should hang up and contact the court through an official number.