Plainfield, IL – Plainfield Police are warning residents this afternoon about a resurfacing “Jury Duty Scam” targeting area phones and text messages. One local victim reported receiving a message claiming she had missed jury duty and now faced active warrants issued by the Will County Sheriff — a claim police confirm is entirely false.
According to the Plainfield Police Department (PPPD), scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers and demanding immediate payment of a supposed “cash bond” to avoid arrest. The victim grew suspicious after being instructed to transfer money and instead contacted police, likely preventing financial loss.
These scams, officials said, are designed to spark panic. Callers often threaten arrest, cite fake case numbers, and demand unconventional payments through gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or cryptocurrency. Some even spoof caller IDs to appear as if the call is coming from local police or court offices.
Authorities emphasize that no legitimate court or law enforcement agency will ever demand fines or bonds over the phone. Residents who receive similar calls are urged to hang up immediately and report the incident to local police or the Illinois Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Hotline.
The PPPD advises residents to stay alert, verify suspicious calls directly with the courthouse, and never provide personal or financial information under pressure.
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