Jury Duty Scam Circulating-What You Need To Know

Scammers are at it again, and this time they are targeting people with a fake jury duty scheme. This time, they are targeting residents across Rensselaer County.

They have been getting calls from someone claiming they missed jury duty and now owe a fine. The caller then pressures the person to pay up using money transfer services at local stores like Family Dollar.

It sounds official, but it is not. According to the Country Herald, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office wants people to know these calls are completely fake. The Commissioner of Jurors will never call you about missing jury duty. If you ever do miss jury duty, all communication comes the old-fashioned way, through the mail.

These scammers are hoping to scare people into handing over money quickly. Real government agencies do not demand payments over the phone, and they never ask you to use wire transfers or prepaid cards.

If someone tries this on you, the safest move is to hang up right away. Do not share personal information or banking details.

If you get a call like this, you can double-check by reaching out to the Sheriff’s Office directly or by filing a report with the Federal Trade Commission. That way, you know the information is verified.

Officials are asking residents to pass the word along, especially to family members, friends, or neighbors who might be more vulnerable to scams. The more people know, the harder it is for these schemes to succeed. Staying cautious can save a lot of stress and money.