# Scammers Targeting Jail Families | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-09-14T23:30:32+00:00
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## Resource

Scammers are impersonating Dane County Sheriff’s Office employees, calling families of jailed loved ones and demanding bail money — a dangerous scam that’s already hit 12 victims in two weeks. They’re using real names and public phone directories to sound legit, even trying to swindle over $10K in one case. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett warns: the office will NEVER ask for payments over the phone. All bail and fines must go through the Dane County Clerk of Courts. If you get such a call, don’t pay — verify with official channels. Stay vigilant. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_45404b50-b681-419f-94b0-f9c6bf410715.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6ec2762689252806 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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