Maury County, TN – Residents across Maury County are being urged to stay alert after the Sheriff’s Department reported a sharp increase in jury duty scam calls today, particularly as the holiday season approaches.
According to the Maury County Sheriff’s Department, scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers and court officials, claiming victims missed jury duty or a court appearance and now face arrest warrants. Authorities say the calls can sound highly convincing, with scammers sometimes spoofing official phone numbers and using partial personal information to pressure residents into compliance.
Officials warn that callers may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest, often requesting gift cards, electronic transfers, or other nontraditional forms of payment. The Sheriff’s Department emphasized that no legitimate government agency will ever demand payment over the phone or request gift cards under any circumstances.
The department is receiving a high volume of calls reporting the scam, suggesting the fraud is actively circulating throughout Maury County and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities, including Columbia and nearby areas.
Residents are advised to hang up immediately if they receive such a call and never provide personal or financial information over the phone. Anyone uncertain about jury duty obligations should contact the Maury County Clerk or the Sheriff’s Department directly using verified phone numbers, not those provided by a caller.
Authorities encourage residents to share the warning with friends and family, particularly older adults who are often targeted during peak scam periods.
Anyone who believes they have been contacted by a scammer or may have provided information is urged to report it to the Maury County Sheriff’s Department.
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