DEKALB COUNTY– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty phone scam that has begun circulating again in the area. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling residents and claiming they missed jury duty. The callers then demand immediate payment and threaten arrest if the person does not comply.
Authorities said the scammers may use the names of actual law enforcement officers or court officials in an effort to make the call sound legitimate.
The Sheriff’s Office stressed that neither its deputies nor the court will call someone and demand payment over the phone. Residents will also never be instructed by those agencies to make a payment using gift cards, cryptocurrency, or payment apps.
Anyone who receives one of the calls should hang up without sending money or providing personal or financial information.
Residents who are unsure whether a call is legitimate should contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office directly at 256-845-3801, the agency’s official non-emergency number. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)
The Sheriff’s Office is also encouraging residents to share the warning with friends, family members, and neighbors to help prevent others from becoming victims.
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