In an age where scammers grow more inventive by the day, a Milwaukee County Supervisor became the latest target in what officials are calling a jury duty scam. According to a Facebook post from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, scammers are impersonating law enforcement officials and threatening arrest for unpaid fines or missed jury duty, requesting immediate payment through various electronic methods.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone that legitimate agencies will never ask for payment in cash, gift cards, credit cards, Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay, or Bitcoin for fines or missed jury duty. This type of scam is becoming more common, and residents are advised to hang up immediately if they receive a suspicious call. Scammers are preying on people’s fear of legal issues and respect for the law.

If you've been scammed by someone pretending to be the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and lost money, report it to MCSO Non-Emergency at (414) 278-4788. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is working to protect the community from these scams, which are a growing problem in the digital age.