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 What's Happening?

Jury Duty Scams

 

Scam Squad is seeing a spike in reports of jury duty scams. The callers pose as sheriff’s deputies or police and say that you missed a court appearance. They may claim that if you fail to pay a fine, you’ll be arrested.

It’s not true.

Although callers may sound professional or use the names of real deputies, the fact is:

  • Real officers never call or email people to say they’re about to be arrested.
  • Courts deal with official matters by mail – not through calls or emails.
  • Deputies never call people to demand they pay fines or fees.

If you get any call threatening you with arrest for missing jury duty, hang up. It’s a scam.

If you are worried about a suspicious call, reach out to the County Sheriff at 216-443-6000 or call Scam Squad at 216-443-7226.

 

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Call 216-443-SCAM (7226) or use our online form.

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