Zandt

Canton, TX — Residents of Van Zandt County are being alerted to a sophisticated scam involving jury duty, which leverages intimidation tactics by imposters posing as court officials. Local authorities have highlighted a growing trend where scammers call individuals, falsely claiming they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. These scammers often escalate the situation by demanding immediate payment through specific, non-traditional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or internet currency, making it clear that these forms are chosen to avoid tracing. The callers are adept at seeming legitimate, … Read more