Cherokee Co. Sheriff's Office: Residents to be aware of jury duty scam

Cherokee Co. Sheriff's Office: Residents to be aware of jury duty scam

According to the sheriff's office, a caller posing as a sergeant with the department claims the victim missed jury duty and has a warrant out for their arrest.

Lowndes County Sheriff Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam in which callers, text messages and emails falsely claim to be deputies and demand payment for missed jury duty, the office said Monday.Scammers have told victims they face fines of up to $5,000 or arrest and sometimes sent documents…

Geauga Court, Sheriff’s Office Warn Public of Jury Duty Scams | Geauga County Maple Leaf

The Geauga County Court of Common Pleas and the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office are warning the public of jury duty scams, in which scammers impersonate court or law enforcement officials.  “Scammers impersonate court or law enforcement officials, claiming a missed jury summons and threaten immediate arrest or fines unless the victim pays a fee or verifies personal information,” a release from the court said.  Key characteristics include threats,…