Mom falls for costly con while trying to help recently arrested son in Texas
Clara Nguyen
Clara Nguyen
Reporter · Austin, TX
Clara Nguyen is dedicated to covering Austin's eclectic arts scene and has been doing so for 3 years. A graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, she has a background in both journalism and performance arts.
More from Clara →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM · 1 min read
That mother – who asked to remain anonymous to protect her son’s identity – is part of a growing number of people ensnared in a scam that targets family members and friends of people jailed in Travis County.