Pasco County, FL – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a new wave of jury duty scams circulating across the county. Scammers are reportedly impersonating sheriff’s deputies and county officials, falsely claiming victims missed jury duty and now owe fines.
According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the scammers often demand immediate payment through untraceable methods like PayPal, Bitcoin, or Zelle. Some even spoof official phone numbers or pose as members of the Sheriff’s Office to appear legitimate.
Victims are told to purchase gift cards and mail them to a fake address allegedly associated with “Pasco County Jury Services.” Authorities emphasize that no legitimate agency will ever request payment or personal information over the phone for jury duty issues.
The Sheriff’s Office does not manage jury notifications and warns residents never to pay or share financial details with callers claiming to represent the department. Officials urge anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately and contact local law enforcement.
Residents who suspect they may have fallen victim to this scam should report it to their local authorities.
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