Ed. Note: The following is a KHTS Feature story based on a recent interview with All American Bail Bonds.

Residents can protect themselves from fraud when buying bail bonds in Santa Clarita by following a few tips from the bail agents at All American Bail Bonds.

There are a number of state laws and regulations that bail agents must follow, and several ways to separate out a potentially fraudulent situation from a reputable bail bonding company.

For instance, a legitimate bail bonding company will never offer you a premium that is less than 10 percent of the total cost of the bail amount, according to Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita.

“In California, a 10 percent premium is mandated by state law,” she said. “Anyone who offers you a premium less than that is either not a real bail agent or is conducting their bail bonding business illegally.”

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Other ways to protect yourself from fraud when buying a bail bond include asking to see the bail agent’s state-issued bail bondsman license and verifying that the bail bonding company has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

A certified bail agent should be able to thoroughly explain the bail bonding process, the cost of the bail bond and the contract before you sign any documents. You should also be given copies of all paperwork.

“Trust your instincts,” Chavez said. “If someone who says they are a bail agent is unwilling to answer your questions or makes you feel rushed, pressured or uncomfortable in any way, you can protect yourself from a potentially bad situation by walking away before signing anything or paying them any money.”

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The knowledgeable bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions and walk you through the bail bonding process.

In addition, interest-free payment plans are available to qualified individuals who may not be able to afford to pay the full premium upfront. A 20 percent rebate to those who qualify is also available.

“Whatever your situation, we are here to help,” Chavez said. “All of our bail agents have been certified by the state of California and completed numerous hours of mandatory training. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and we’ve been established in Santa Clarita for decades.”

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Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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If your loved one is in custody and they wish to talk to an All American Bail Bonds representative, call:

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