Scott County, IA – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam in which callers claim people have missed jury duty and must pay to avoid arrest.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are allegedly using deputies’ names and caller ID spoofing software to make their phone numbers appear as though they are coming from law enforcement. In many cases, the caller will leave a voicemail urging the recipient to return the call to discuss a so-called “legal matter.”
Deputies said the scammers demand money and threaten that a warrant will be issued if payment is not made. Officials stressed that the Sheriff’s Office will never request money over the phone to avoid an arrest.
Residents are urged to hang up immediately if they receive such calls and not provide any personal or financial details. Authorities also ask that people share the warning with family and friends to prevent others from being targeted.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that legitimate jury duty notifications or legal actions will only come through official court channels, not by phone with demands for payment.
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