People Need to be Aware of Bail Bond Scams

 

Scams exist in every industry.  Including those related to bail bonds.  We’re not even suggesting that it’s bail bond agencies creating the problems. We just want you to be on alert.

Consider this recent warning issued from another state law enforcement department.  Apparently, someone was calling defendants out on bail and posing to be bail bondsmen.  The caller claimed that the courts wanted more money and their bail had been revoked.

It was all a big lie.  A huge scam.  And, of course, some fell for it.

We haven’t heard of this particular bail bonds scam happening in Pennsylvania, but it’s one that is surfacing across the country.  We suggest that you always err on the side of caution.

Protect Yourself against Bail Bonds Scams

As someone who is incarcerated or facing trial, you already feel vulnerable.  After all, your freedom is at stake.  You will do anything to stay out of jail as long as possible.

With that in mind, we want to give you some information to protect yourself against bail bond scams.  We’ve already covered how important it is to select a legitimate bail bonds agent such as Andrew Pizzo. What are some other issues we’ve come across regarding bail bonds scams?

• Bail bond agents hanging onto collateral even though defendants showed up in court
• Fees charged in excess of acceptable rates
• Overzealous bail bonds agents who enter homes illegally in search of defendants
• Ignored calls for assistance after bail has been posted (maybe not a scam, but just bad business practice)
• Bails bonds agents who feel it’s acceptable to exchange drugs or sex for pretrial release
• Forgery of bail documents

Ethics is Paramount at Andrew Pizzo Bail Bonds

We get it.  Your freedom is paramount.  Especially in America’s system of justice.  You are innocent until proven guilty.  And we certainly are happy to advocate on your behalf.

It’s one of the reasons we went into this business.  We don’t want to see anyone stuck in jail until they have had the benefit of trial.  We believe in fairness. But we insist on doing things the right ways.

The list we named above?  We’ve never been involved in doing any of these things.  It’s not only because it would put our license at stake.

Ethical behavior is the backbone of Pizzo Bail Bonds.  We want what is best for our clients and their loved ones.

If you have been assigned a bail amount, let us determine how we can obtain your pretrial release.  Contact us or have someone call us on your behalf.