Yamhill County Residents Targeted by Deceptive Court and Jury Duty Scam Alerts

McMINNVILLE, Ore. — The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is currently alerting residents to a rising number of scams relating to court and jury duty that threaten personal security and financial stability. These fraudulent schemes often involve callers posing as law enforcement officers or court officials, requesting payments for supposed fines linked to failure to appear for jury duty or other court appearances. These scammers are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, such as using real names of local officers or mimicking official phone numbers, making their claims appear legitimate. According to officials, victims are being told they … Read more