Fond du Lac, WI – Residents across Fond du Lac County are being warned about a phone scam in which callers impersonate local law enforcement officers and threaten arrest over alleged jury duty violations.
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, multiple citizens have contacted the county communications center over the past several days after receiving suspicious calls. In the calls, scammers allegedly identify themselves as “Perry Jones” or “Perry Smet,” claiming to be affiliated with either the Fond du Lac Police Department or the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say the caller tells victims they failed to report for jury duty and are now either in contempt of court or have an active warrant for their arrest. The scammer then attempts to “resolve” the issue by requesting payment through various methods, often pressuring the victim to act immediately.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that this is a scam and that law enforcement agencies and courts do not collect fines, fees, or bond payments over the phone.
Officials are urging residents not to provide any personal identifying information, financial details, or payment to anyone making these claims. Anyone who receives a similar call is encouraged to hang up immediately and report the incident to local authorities.
The warning applies countywide, including the City of Fond du Lac and surrounding communities in Fond du Lac County, located north of Milwaukee in east-central Wisconsin.
Residents are also encouraged to share the alert with family members, friends, and especially elderly relatives, who are often targeted in phone-based scams.
Law enforcement officials say public awareness is one of the most effective tools in preventing scam-related financial losses.
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