Harris County, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a surge in jury duty phone scams targeting local residents. The office says scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers and attempting to steal money and personal information by threatening arrest for missing jury duty.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, legitimate officers will never call or text to demand payment, request personal information, or threaten arrest over jury duty issues. The department emphasized that these tactics are being used by criminals to trick victims into sending money or revealing sensitive information.
Residents who receive suspicious calls are urged to hang up immediately and report the incident to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000. Authorities also advise verifying jury duty status directly through the county’s Jury Services Office instead of responding to unsolicited calls or messages.
Officials remind residents never to share personal or financial information over the phone or text, and to remain cautious of anyone requesting payments through unconventional methods such as prepaid cards or wire transfers.
Anyone who believes they’ve been targeted by this scam should contact county law enforcement to file a report.
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