Chesterfield County, VA – Authorities are warning residents about scam calls falsely claiming missed jury duty, prompting payment demands.
According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents in recent weeks have reported receiving phone calls from individuals posing as Sheriff’s Office employees. Callers allegedly use different names and claim the recipient failed to appear for jury duty or missed a court date.
Officials emphasized that the calls are fraudulent.
“This is a scam,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a public notice. One of the primary indicators, authorities stated, is that callers request immediate payment to make the supposed charge “go away.”
The Sheriff’s Office stressed it will never instruct someone to pay money to avoid arrest or resolve a charge. Officials also said deputies will never request payment via prepaid debit cards or ask residents to meet in person to exchange money.
Residents can independently verify active warrants by visiting Chesterfield.gov and searching “active warrants.” The site provides public access to active warrants and capias records within Chesterfield County.
Authorities are asking anyone who receives a similar call — or believes they may have been targeted — to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
Phone-based impersonation scams frequently target working adults and students, particularly those unfamiliar with court procedures.
Officials remind residents to avoid sharing personal information or sending money to unsolicited callers claiming to represent law enforcement.
Anyone uncertain about a call’s legitimacy is encouraged to hang up and contact the agency directly using a verified public number.
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