articleThe Brief Fraudsters are calling families of Dallas County Jail inmates, falsely claiming the inmate can be released early due to overcrowding if fees are paid immediately. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam targeting friends and family members of individuals incarcerated in the Dallas County Jail. Dallas County Jail scamWhat we know:According to authorities, fraudsters are contacting relatives of inmates and claiming the individual is eligible for early release or placement on electronic monitoring due to jail overcrowding. Individuals wishing to verify the status of an inmate can contact Dallas County Jail Information directly at 214-597-1119 using an officially verified phone number. Unincorporated Dallas County residents can report incidents to the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 214-749-8641.