Imposters

Beware of Scam Calls in Harris County: Imposters Target Residents with Fake Jury Duty Threats

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Harris County, Texas, officials have issued a warning about scammers impersonating county employees and making fraudulent calls regarding jury duty. Residents have been targeted with alarming threats about arrest warrants that stem from missed jury service. One victim, a Houston resident who wishes to remain anonymous, reported losing $8,000 to these scammers. He recounted receiving a call from someone claiming to be with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, who alleged that there was a warrant for his arrest for failing to appear for jury duty in a federal case. During the conversation, the scammer offered … Read more

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

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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