SCAM CLAIMING TO BE WASHINGTON COUNTY JAIL



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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a new scam in the area involving the Washington County Jail. The only known number involved in the scam is 850-260-0057. The scam will first ask the caller to choose a language, followed by, “Thank you for calling the Washington County Jail.” The scam then proceeds to give options to the caller for inmate funding and accounts and to leave a message for an inmate. Please know that the phone number for the Washington County Jail is 740-374-7677 and the call associated with 850-260-0057 is a scam.