Dearborn Co. Sheriff's Office Reports Jury Duty Scam

If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal or financial information

Shutterstock photo.

(Dearborn County, Ind.) - The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office says they have received reports of a scam phone call that started circulating today. 

The caller claims that the recipient failed to report for jury duty and that a federal warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller then states that the warrant can be recalled or resolved if a payment is made.

This is a scam.

Law enforcement agencies and courts do not demand payment over the phone to resolve warrants, jury duty issues, or other legal matters. Scammers often use fear and urgency to pressure victims into making immediate payments.

If you receive one of these calls:

• Do not provide any personal or financial information.

• Do not send money or purchase gift cards.

• Hang up immediately.

• Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

Please share this information with family and friends, especially those who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

 

More from Local News

Events

Dearborn Co. Sheriff's Office Reports Jury Duty Scam

If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal or financial information

Single-lane Closures Planned on State Road 46 in Batesville

The project is expected to run into late July.

UPDATE: Widespread Fiber Outage Affecting Multiple Service Providers

A temporary solution has been implemented to restore connectivity

Batesville Captures Third Straight EIAC Championship

The conference meet was held at Rising Star.

Mason Parris to Compete at Final X

The event marks a major step in Parris' pursuit of a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team.

Milan Defeats Knightstown for Regional Championship

Next up is the two-round semi-state.

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Carrie Underwood - Drinking Alone

LanCo Greatest Love Story 11:05
Sugarland Something More 11:01
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 11:00
Elle King and Dierks Bentley Worth a Shot 10:56