Brantley County Sheriff warns scammers are exploiting wildfire aftermath with fake law-enforcement bond calls

BRANTLEY COUNTY, Ga. — As Brantley County continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating wildfires, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers targeting the community and posing as law enforcement.

In a post shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, deputies said the agency will never call someone and ask them to pay bond money over the phone.

The sheriff’s office says if you get a call like that:

• Don’t share personal information or send any payment
• Hang up immediately
• Block the number

Deputies are also encouraging people to share the warning with friends and family to help prevent others from becoming victims.

Firefighters are steadily getting a handle on the Highway 82 Fire, which has now grown to 22,532 acres and is 37% contained. But officials have repeatedly warned that the danger is not over yet.