DownloadJury Duty Scam
Good afternoon everyone! I want to share an experience I had this week with a phone call from someone posing as the "Sheriff's Department Office." They called from a PRIVATE NUMBER saying I had missed a court date to serve as a Jury Duty witness, and that they had my signature and fingerprints on a letter — meaning someone had impersonated me (first red flag). Then they told me the call was being recorded by the government and that I couldn't tell anyone around me what was happening, or it could be considered an offense that would get me arrested (second red flag). They texted me an arrest warrant document, told me to get in my car, and asked me to drive to the nearest Sheriff's Office to take my fingerprints and verify my signature — which I never actually gave. They said if the judge confirmed it wasn't mine, I'd be released the same day, but either way I had to pay a $12,500 bond before arriving at the office — the only way to avoid being detained. If found innocent, they said, I'd get the money back; if not, I'd be held for at least 72 hours (third red flag). When they got insistent about the payment and threatened to send police to arrest me, I told them I was already at the Sheriff's Office and asked for their name — they hung up immediately. Please be very careful, don't give out any personal information, and don't be afraid of these scammers. No one is going to arrest you, and no government agency calls to threaten detention — if it were real, they'd show up at your house with a warrant, not call you on the phone.
Comments (9)
- CCharles Chavez6 days ago
I have had a similar call like that they even had a police scanner running in the background . The one thing that tipped there hand was, in my state senior citizen don't do jury duty. I laughed at them and hung up. I called the sheriff they confirmed the scam.
0 - Wanda loghry1 week ago
The safest way to see if you're on jury duty is to go to the courthouse and find out. Don't trust what you get in the mail. Don't trust what you get on your email or Gmail. Whatever you have, don't trust Facebook, don't trust YouTube and don't trust Google.\nScammers know how to pretend to be something they're not
2 - McGuire Shepherd1 week ago
It is imperative to note that the telephone number associated with your local sheriff's office should never appear as a private or restricted number. Under no circumstances should the contact information for any sheriff's office be obscured or hidden from public view; such transparency is essential to maintain trust and accessibility within the community they serve. The individual you encountered clearly represents a rather unfortunate instance of deceit. It appears he has managed to obscure the origin of a number he acquired through a disposable or "burner" phone, all while audaciously claiming to be a representative of your local sheriff's office. This individual is exemplifying several significant warning signs that are indicative of fraudulent intent. It is pertinent to recognize that this behavior is not merely an isolated incident but rather a reflection of a troubling trend seen among certain individuals who engage in deceitful practices. The man in question may very well embody the classic characteristics of someone who, having faced difficulties and social ostracization during their formative years, has resorted to unethical means as a misguided attempt to assert power and control over others. In essence, the actions of this individual reveal a profound lack of integrity, as he attempts to elevate himself by preying on the vulnerabilities of unsuspecting citizens. This serves as yet another reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and discerning in our interactions, particularly when it comes to matters involving law enforcement and personal safety. It is crucial that citizens remain informed and cautious to protect themselves against such unscrupulous individuals who attempt to exploit trust for nefarious purposes.
0 - David James1 day ago
I don't do Jury Duty. Never have for my own reasons. In this case, I'd have told them to "stuff it", then blocked the number.
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