Rensselaer County, NY – Residents are being warned about a new jury duty scam that is targeting individuals across the county this week. Scammers are allegedly calling residents, claiming they missed jury duty and owe a fine. Victims are then instructed to pay using money transfer services at retail stores such as Family Dollar.
According to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, these calls are fraudulent. Officials stress that the Commissioner of Jurors will never contact people by phone regarding missed jury duty. All official correspondence is handled strictly through the mail.
Authorities further explained that legitimate government agencies do not demand payments over the phone or via unsecured money transfer systems. Residents are urged not to provide personal or financial details if they receive a suspicious call. Instead, they should contact the Sheriff’s Office directly or file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking community members to spread the warning and help protect vulnerable residents from falling victim to the scam.
Anyone with concerns or who has been contacted in this manner should remain vigilant and verify any claims through official channels.
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