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Beware of Jury Duty Scam in Chesapeake: Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Demand Money to Avoid Arrest

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Chesapeake, Virginia – The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about a scam that is targeting individuals through fake text messages and phone calls. Undersheriff David Rosado has received numerous reports over the past two weeks regarding these fraudulent communications, all coming from the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office phone number. The scammers employ a persuasive tactic, informing their victims that they have missed jury duty and now possess an arrest warrant. In an interview with News 3, Rosado revealed that the scammers possess alarming personal information about their targets, including names, addresses, and even the last … Read more

Beware of Phone Scammers Impersonating Sheriff’s Deputies in Rutherford County, Tennessee

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Residents in Rutherford County are being warned about a recent phone scam where the callers impersonate sheriff’s deputies and threaten arrest for missing jury duty. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to these fraudulent calls and clarifying that their deputies do not make such demands or require individuals to purchase gift cards as a means to avoid arrest. It is crucial for residents to recognize these scam calls and disregard them immediately. A local woman from Rutherford County experienced this scam firsthand when she received a call from someone … Read more

Beware of Bogus Jury Duty Scam Targeting Marin County Residents, Says Sheriff’s Office

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San Rafael, California – Residents of Marin County have been hit with a new phone scam targeting those who fail to show up for jury duty. The scammers pretend to be staff members of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, making fraudulent claims that a warrant has been issued for not appearing in court. The scammers then demand payment for a “fine” or request payment through gift cards and other cashless methods. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to warn residents about this scam, stating that law enforcement agencies would never make such demands. … Read more