Story County, IA – Officials are warning residents to stay alert after multiple reports of a new phone scam circulating in Story County this week.
According to the Story County Sheriff’s Office, callers are posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division and falsely claiming that residents missed jury duty, owe fines, or must remain on the phone to avoid arrest.
⚠️Authorities confirm the calls are not legitimate.
“The Sheriff’s Office will never demand payment, threaten arrest, or handle jury issues over the phone,” the agency said in a public post Monday.
Residents who receive such calls are urged to hang up immediately, avoid sharing personal or financial information, and report the incident to local law enforcement.
Scams impersonating law enforcement officers or court officials have been on the rise across Iowa, often targeting older residents or those unfamiliar with court procedures.
Anyone who may have fallen victim to the scam or provided payment information should contact the Story County Sheriff’s Office directly.
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