Beware of Imposters: Tangipahoa Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Threatening Arrest for Missed Jury Duty

AMITE, La. — Authorities in Tangipahoa Parish are alerting the community to a sophisticated phone scam where fraudsters are impersonating sheriff’s office staff to extort money. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, these deceptive calls have been increasingly reported, disturbing the peace of the community. The scam involves callers who falsely identify themselves using the names of actual employees from the sheriff’s office, though the badge numbers they provide do not match any real credentials. These phony officials claim that the recipients of the call have failed to appear for jury duty and must … Read more

Grundy County Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam: Beware of Fake Warrants and Demands for Wire Transfers

Grundy County, IL – Authorities in Grundy County are alerting residents to a scam targeting individuals over missed jury duty, leading to deceitful financial demands. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Circuit Clerk Office issued widespread alerts on Monday after fielding numerous calls about a deceptive scheme involving fake arrest warrants for jury duty non-appearance. Scammers, using a technique known as spoofing, have manipulated caller IDs to appear as if the calls are originating from the Sheriff’s Department. Unsuspecting residents were falsely informed that they have failed to attend jury duty and as a … Read more

Beware of New “Jury Duty Warrant” Scam Circulating in Williston

Williston, ND – Authorities in Williston are warning community members to be vigilant after multiple reports surfaced about a scam involving fake jury duty warrants. The scam involves fraudsters who impersonate county officials to extract money from unsuspecting residents, falsely claiming that they must pay a fine for failing to report for jury duty. These con artists are contacting Williston residents, typically via phone, and using aggressive tactics to intimidate their targets, including threats of arrest. They often request immediate payment through prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods. Unfortunately, several people have … Read more

Beware of Scammers Posing as Knox County Sheriff’s Office with Jury Duty Scam Calls

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. – Residents in Knox County, Indiana, are being targeted by scammers who use a fraudulent jury duty excuse to trick individuals into giving them money. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department recently issued a warning about this increase in scam calls. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammers are using a spoofed number that appears as the local sheriff’s department on caller ID. They then proceed to fabricate a missed jury duty scenario and threaten the victim with hefty fines or an arrest warrant. To clarify, the Knox County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that … Read more