Stevenson Brothers Bail Bonds understands that a person seeking bail bonds is going through a vulnerable time in their life and aims to assist them at every step.

Unfortunately, not all bondsmen in Miami operate with integrity. We’ve heard from multiple sources about individuals who have been ripped off or scammed by other companies, both real and fake.

Here are the top Bail Bonds scams in Miami:

1. There’s a HOLD 

Not every defendant can be released from jail immediately after a bail bond has been posted. Some defendants may have a HOLD listed in their account.

A HOLD under someone’s name can indicate that they have violated probation, committed a violent crime, or had an active warrant from another county. The latter option is what can lead to individuals being deceived. Some companies may not inform you (the indemnitor) that the defendant has a hold in another county.

In many cases, an indemnitor expects their loved one to come home, only to discover later that they will be transferred to another jail. This lack of communication can result in feeling deceived then being asked to pay for another bond.

2. A Bail Bonds company calls YOU for Bail 

The indemnitor typically initiates contact and selects their bondsman.

Therefore, be cautious of any bondsman who calls you to inform you about your loved one’s bond and urges you to make an immediate payment. Most of these “bondsman” who make unsolicited calls are not genuine bondsmen but rather informed scammers. They identify new inmates and conduct background searches to locate relatives, whom they call and ask to pay for their loved one’s bond.

However, the money sent is unlikely to secure the inmate’s release but instead lines the scammers’ pockets.