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Scammers target families of Dallas County inmates, demanding payment for fake early release
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 4 (KDFW)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam targeting friends and family members of individuals incarcerated in the Dallas County Jail.
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What is this story about? The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam targeting friends and family members of individuals incarcerated in the Dallas County Jail.
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