FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Authorities in Fond du Lac County are issuing a caution regarding an ongoing jury duty scam, alerting residents to be wary of fraudulent calls. According to the sheriff’s office, this scam surfaced noticeably on April 4 and 5, with numerous reports from local citizens being lodged with law enforcement.
The scheme involves an individual who masquerades as a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office officer. Utilizing advanced technology, these fraudsters manipulate the caller ID to display the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center’s non-emergency number, thereby enhancing the deceit’s credibility. Potential victims are misled into believing they have neglected their civic duty of jury service and are instructed to pay fines to avoid imprisonment for contempt of court. In a duplicitous twist, some are even directed to present themselves at the Sheriff’s Office.
The officials have reiterated that calls demanding personal financial information or immediate payment are not standard protocol for any legitimate law enforcement or court department. Notifications regarding jury duty, including summonses or failures to appear, are conventionally mailed to individual residences, not communicated via unsolicited phone calls.
Residents are advised to exercise caution and skepticism should they receive such calls. The Sheriff’s Office stresses that legitimate organizations will never solicit monetary transactions over the phone. The public should be vigilant and verify any suspicious call by directly contacting the purported agency through official and verified channels.
This precautionary announcement aims to educate the community and prevent future victims of this fraudulent scheme. Residents who encounter suspicious activity are encouraged to report these incidents to the Sheriff’s Office to aid in curtailing this deceptive operation.
As this story develops, the Sheriff’s Office continues its efforts to track down the perpetrators and halt their illicit activities, ensuring the safety and security of honest citizens. By spreading awareness and providing correct information on how to handle such scenarios, authorities hope to foster a well-informed and resilient community.
For further inquiries or to report any suspicious incidents, residents can contact the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office directly.
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