10/01/2026
The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office is warning our community to be aware of an ongoing scam targeting individuals attempting to post bond for incarcerated family members or friends.
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement personnel or claiming to be associated with the Sheriff’s Office. They may contact victims by phone, provide fraudulent payment instructions, and direct them to send money through peer-to-peer payment apps such as Chime, Cash App, Zelle, Venmo, or other electronic payment methods.
Scammers may contact you from ANY phone number. A number reported in connection with this scam is (408) 638-5320, but scammers can use different numbers and may even manipulate caller ID information to make a call appear legitimate.
Remember:
• The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office will never call you and request payment for a bond.
• We will never instruct you to send money through payment apps, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
• Do not trust a caller simply because the phone number appears legitimate.
• If you receive a suspicious call regarding bond payment, hang up immediately and independently contact the Sheriff’s Office using an official phone number.
• If you believe you have been targeted or have already sent money, contact your financial institution immediately and notify your local law enforcement agency.
Stay Alert. Stay Informed. Stay Protected.
Please help us protect our community by sharing this information with your family, friends, and neighbors. A few moments of awareness can prevent someone from becoming the next victim.
