The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of fake jury duty scams. Thieves are posing as law enforcement and telling victims they need to pay money to resolve a fake arrest warrant.
Recently, the sheriff’s office was made aware of certified mail from thieves falsely posing as real law enforcement agencies. They are using official-looking forged documents to scam residents.
Residents should be wary of any mail/email/text/phone call they receive from anyone claiming to be a law enforcement official, especially those seeking money/gift card information — a sure sign you are being scammed, the sheriff’s office says.
Typically, the scammers will claim you’ve missed jury duty, have an outstanding warrant or made some other false legal violation. Hang up/delete the text or email and contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office directly via www.keysso.net/locations.
Also, be wary of online banking scams available on mobile or other electronic devices involving monetary platforms such as CashApp, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.
If someone contacts you asking for money, purporting to be from a law enforcement agency, any government organization, a bank, a credit card company and so forth — contact the organization yourself.
