Pasco County, FL – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a series of jury duty scams circulating across the county, where callers falsely claim to represent the agency and demand payment for missed jury service.
According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the scam typically begins with a phone call from someone posing as an officer or court representative. Victims are told they failed to appear for jury duty and must immediately pay fines to avoid arrest. Scammers often request payment through gift cards, PayPal, Zelle, Bitcoin, or similar digital platforms.
Officials warn that the callers may use spoofed numbers that appear to come from the Sheriff’s Office or other local government agencies. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it does not handle jury notifications or collect fines.
“PSO will never contact individuals for any form of payment to resolve issues, criminal or otherwise,” the agency said in a public notice. Residents who receive such calls are urged to hang up immediately and report the incident to law enforcement.
Authorities remind residents never to share personal or financial information with unsolicited callers. Anyone who believes they’ve been targeted or scammed should contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office directly or report the case to their local agency.
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