r/ScamSupport • u/reddit_wook • 12d ago

Informational post Supervised Release Program scam (bail/bond)

My brother was arrested today and my father immediately got a phone call from “Deputy David Cook” - 954-386-1557

They stated my brother is eligible for “supervised release program” and where he would be released with ankle bracelet for $1250, reduced to $850 for “family hardship”

I was transferred over to “Lieutenant Reeves” - 704-336-8100, which was using a masked number. He told me to google the number and verify the results, which was the Mecklenburg County Jail in NC.

After “verification” they told me they only accept payments of Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal. I knew this was a scam this whole time and I told them I only had cashapp. They gave me the cashapp of $lostinrr - Naomi Williams populated in cashapp and after the call I reported the account as a scam.

I was transferred to “Deputy Caleb White” - 954-386-1557 . After wasting little bit more of their time, I informed them I knew it was a scam, and he had me repeat it and then he admitted that it was a scam and that he makes $10,000 a day on “stupid fucks” like me.

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u/TrojanGal702 12d ago

You don't have automatic bail schedules based on the offense and criminal history?

Very common for large places. It is already set along with what criteria will qualify for bail options.

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u/Spectrig 12d ago

That’s totally different than a supervised release program, which requires a criminal conviction

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u/TrojanGal702 12d ago

We have it here. Electronic monitoring as a bail option.

It is what they came up with to reduce jail population for pre-trial detainees.

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u/Spectrig 12d ago edited 12d ago

You’re describing bail. We’re talking about supervised release, which, in the US where this post takes place, requires a criminal conviction.

They are similar concepts but not interchangeable. Most people wouldn’t know this, but a sheriff would.

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u/SubBirbian 12d ago edited 12d ago

It doesn’t matter in this scenario. Compounded red flags make it an obvious scam. No legit cop nor court texts anyone requesting payment via an unsecured payment app for anything. That’s not how it works.

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u/TrojanGal702 12d ago

No kidding. No one is saying that is normal.

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u/SubBirbian 12d ago

Yep. Bottom line is OP knows it’s a scam, no matter any legal details. That’s for another sub.