Knox County Residents Warned of Jury Duty Phone Scam

Knox County, IL – The Knox County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to local residents regarding an ongoing phone scam involving fraudulent jury duty demands. Officials are urging the public to exercise caution when receiving unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to represent local law enforcement.

According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, callers are allegedly impersonating law enforcement officers to target citizens. These callers demand immediate payment, claiming it is required to resolve a missed jury summons. The department emphasizes that this is a criminal tactic designed to solicit money from unsuspecting victims.

The sheriff's office advises that no legitimate representative of the legal system will demand financial or personal information over the telephone to clear a jury duty status. Residents are strongly encouraged not to provide any financial or personal details to these callers under any circumstances.

If residents are concerned about the legitimacy of a jury summons or believe they may have missed a court date, they should not engage with the unknown callers. Instead, the office recommends that individuals contact the Knox County Circuit Clerk's Office directly to verify their status. By reaching out to the clerk's office through official channels, citizens can confirm whether a summons is real without risking their financial security.

For further updates and information regarding local safety, residents can visit the department's website at www.facebook.com. The Knox County Sheriff's Office continues to monitor the situation and encourages the community to remain vigilant against these fraudulent requests.

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