DISCONTINUATION OF ONLINE INMATE ROSTER DUE TO INCREASED FRAUD AND SCAMS
Lee County, Texas - The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is notifying the public that its popular online inmate roster will no longer be available on the LCSO website. This decision comes in response to a significant rise in scam activity, identity exploitation, and fraudulent schemes that have targeted both inmates and their families using information taken from the roster.
The LCSO has been made aware of an increasing number of calls involving scammers who used publicly accessible inmate information to contact family members, solicit money, impersonate officials, or circulate false claims about bail, fines, or release requirements.
The Sheriff's Office emphasizes that this change does not restrict legitimate access to inmate information. Members of the public may still obtain verified details by:
- Open Records Request
Sheriff Durrenberger encourages residents to remain cautious of unsolicited calls, texts, or messages claiming to be from law enforcement or requiring payment related to an inmate.
"Any request for money, gift cards, account transfers, pre-trial services, or personal information related to an inmate should be treated as a red flag," Sheriff Durrenberger added. "When in doubt-call us. We will always provide accurate information through official channels."
The Sheriff's Office appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation as it works to safeguard the community from fraudulent activity. Please continue to utilize www.leecountysherifftx.org for all of the other features.
Source:
Garrett Durrenberger
Sheriff | Lee County, TX
