Winnebago County, WI – Residents across Winnebago County are being warned about a scam reported today involving phone calls that falsely claim to be connected to jury duty enforcement.
According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are posing as contractors hired by the Sheriff’s Office and are calling residents in an attempt to collect personal information related to jury service. Authorities stress that these calls are not legitimate and are part of an ongoing fraud scheme.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it does not use third-party contractors to contact residents about jury duty and will never request sensitive personal or financial information over the phone. Anyone receiving such a call is urged to hang up immediately.
Officials say the scam may include threats, such as legal penalties or arrest, to pressure victims into complying. These tactics are commonly used to create fear and urgency, increasing the likelihood that someone may share private information.
Residents who believe they may have been contacted by scammers are encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement. If personal or financial information was shared, officials recommend contacting a bank or credit card provider immediately and monitoring accounts for suspicious activity.
This alert applies to residents throughout Winnebago County, including Oshkosh and surrounding communities in northeast Wisconsin. Authorities say similar jury duty scams have been reported in other parts of the state and region.
Law enforcement continues to remind the public that official jury notices are typically sent by mail, not through unsolicited phone calls.
Anyone with questions about legitimate jury service can contact the Clerk of Courts directly using publicly listed phone numbers—not those provided by unsolicited callers.
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