Scammers Claim You Missed Jury Duty—How To Protect Yourself In Kent County
Another day, another terrible scam.
Several Kent County residents have fallen victim to a scam that has everyone concerned, including the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
Jury Duty Scams Go Rampant
A Reddit post, from Thursday, November 21st, details how this Reddit user was almost scammed.
"Just received a call from the “Kent county sheriffs office” about missing jury duty. Everything I was told sounded incredibly legit and to save you some time - it is a complete scam. I was finally able to get a hold of the REAL sheriffs office and they said you would never receive a call about missing it. SO DON’T FALL FOR IT!"
If you have fallen victim to this jury duty scam, you are not alone. It has become so consistent and terrible, that Kent County Sherrif's Office released a statement on social media.
"The KCSO wants to make everyone aware of a recent phone scam. Someone is calling citizens and identifying themselves as Lt. Thome. Citizens are told they missed jury duty and have to pay a fine to avoid arrest. The KCSO will not call you and ask you to pay a fine over the phone for missing jury duty. If you receive a suspicious phone call please contact the KCSO right away and do not pay any "fines."
Other Kent County residents also shared their experiences in the comments.
Jury Duty Scams Key Points To Remember
If you find yourself in the middle of a jury duty scam, these are the things you need to keep in mind:
- Never pay a fine over the phone for missing jury duty
- Verify the contact information:
- Be wary of urgent demands
- Report the scam
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