Racine County, WI – The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents this week about a renewed “missed jury duty” scam targeting local phone numbers. Scammers posing as sheriff’s deputies are calling victims and claiming they missed jury duty — then demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, some callers have identified themselves as Lieutenants and insist the victim pay through gift cards or electronic transfers. The department stressed that no legitimate law enforcement agency will ever request payment over the phone or discourage residents from verifying an officer’s identity.
Residents receiving such calls are urged not to provide personal information or send money. Instead, they should hang up and contact the Racine County Communications Center’s non-emergency line at (262) 886-2300 to verify the call’s legitimacy.
Authorities also remind the public that scammers often use urgent or threatening language to pressure victims into acting quickly. The Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to spread awareness and help protect vulnerable neighbors from falling for similar phone schemes.
Anyone who believes they have been targeted by this or a related scam should report it to local authorities immediately.
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