Multiple US Sheriff Offices Warn Rising Jury Duty, Traffic Scam Calls

Multiple sheriff's offices and state agencies across the U.S. have issued warnings about rising scams involving fraudulent calls and texts related to jury duty and unpaid traffic violations. In Cumberland County, PA, scammers impersonate the Sheriff's Office, falsely claiming victims missed jury duty and threatening legal action unless fees are paid, though officials stress they never make such calls. Similarly, Fresno County, CA, and Williamson County, IL, report text scams falsely alleging unpaid traffic tickets, urging residents not to click links or provide payment, as legitimate citations are handled through official channels. Harris County, TX, warns of scammers posing as captains demanding payment for jury duty, emphasizing that law enforcement will never request personal or financial information or threaten arrest. Georgia's Department of Driver Services highlights a text scam that mimics the DMV to steal money and license information, advising residents to verify license status only through official websites and never respond to suspicious communications. Across these regions, authorities recommend verifying any suspicious contact directly with official offices and reporting scam attempts promptly.