Employee Targeted in “Bondsman” Scam

AUGUSTA, GA – A restaurant employee has told the North Augusta Public Safety officers that he has been scammed. He says he was contacted by telephone by someone claiming to be a bondsman in Colorado. The employee was convinced by this person that one of his co-workers was in jail and needed $800 for bail. The employee was told to wire $800 to Colorado and take a receipt to Richmond County Jail to bail out his co-worked. When he arrived at the Richmond County Jail, however, he was told that his co-worker was not in jail and had never been arrested... Read more

Zoning Ordinance Proposal Could Hurt Bondsmen

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – A recent city council meeting considered several proposals, one which would require a minimum of 2,500 feet between bondsmen offices in the area. The proposal has been referred to the zoning board. If it becomes an ordinance, there may be much competition in specific areas of the city. Bondsmen often seek out locations near a courthouse or jail, to make it more convenient for customers to visit. If the new ordinance is put in place, only a limited number of bondsmen would be able to establish a business in these areas. Read... Read more