For Immediate Release:
March 18, 2026
Consumer Alert: Oklahoma Insurance Department Warns of Bail Bond Scam Calls Targeting Oklahoma Families
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is warning consumers about scam calls from individuals posing as bail bond agents who demand immediate payment for a family member’s release from jail.
In these scams, callers claim a relative has been arrested and needs money for bail or GPS monitoring. Victims are pressured to send payment quickly through Cash App, gift cards, or other electronic methods before they have time to verify the situation.
“We’re urging consumers to be skeptical of anyone calling and demanding money,” Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “Always fact-check these calls by contacting the parties involved, and never send them money.”
Warning signs of scam calls
- A call comes from an unfamiliar number
- The caller claims a loved one has been arrested
- The caller demands money immediately
- The caller requests Cash App information, gift cards, or similar methods
- The caller says it’s for “GPS Monitoring” or other bond-related fees
How to protect yourself
- Call the jail using the official phone number to confirm the arrest
- Verify with the jail or a licensed bail bond company
- Never send money or provide financial information to strangers
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it to law enforcement immediately.
For questions about insurance, please contact OID at 800-522-0071 or visit oid.ok.gov.