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Published on November 06, 2024
Wright County Court Warns Residents of Fake Jury Duty Scam Calls Asking for Personal InformationSource: Google Street View

Residents in Wright County have recently been targeted by a scam involving fake jury duty phone calls, as per an announcement from the Wright County Court Administration. The calls, purporting to be from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, question residents on why they missed their jury service and proceed to ask for sensitive personal information. The county's warning urges those contacted to be cautious and confirms that such calls are not standard practice for either the Sheriff's Office or the District Court.

For residents caught in the crosshairs of skepticism and fidelity to their civic duty, the notification clears the air: the Sheriff's Office does not make calls regarding jury service. According to the advisory from the Court Administration, these calls are not legitimate, and sharing personal data in response should be avoided. Should you receive a suspect call, the recommendation is clear — hang up immediately.

Those who have fallen victim to this scheme or are concerned about the legitimacy of a jury service call are advised to directly contact Wright County District Court. The correct phone number, to ensure one is connecting with an official source, is (763) 760-6299. The court is on standby to assist and validate any communications that the residents might find dubious concerning jury duty.