The Lebanon Police Department has issued a warning about a pernicious scam concerning individuals posing as law enforcement officers, as per a recent social media post. The scammers are contacting residents, feigning to be Lebanon police officers or detectives, and falsely claiming that the individuals are in trouble for missing jury duty. The con artists then assert that to avoid an arrest warrant, victims must immediately send payment. The Lebanon PD was explicit in its announcement that an arrest warrant cannot simply be paid off and must be addressed in person.
⚠️ SCAM ALERT - PLEASE SHARE WITH SOMEONE ⚠️
— Lebanon Police Department (@LebanonPD) April 22, 2025
The Lebanon Police Department is warning the public about a scam involving someone impersonating a Lebanon police officer/ detective and claiming you've missed jury duty. The caller falsely states you’ve missed jury duty, and to… pic.twitter.com/6a7ITNlE75
According to the Lebanon PD post, the scammers are requesting payments via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin - methods that conveniently veil the recipient's identity. In times when the real world intersects with the virtual, the ruse plays on people's fears of legal repercussions, but the Lebanon Police Department was clear, saying, "You cannot pay a fee to make it go away." The details of the scam and the inherent urgency these callers try to impose should raise immediate red flags for anyone on the receiving end.
In light of these deceitful practices, the Lebanon Police Department has also shared some golden nuggets of advice to help the public avoid falling prey to such scams. They emphasize that any legitimate communication regarding jury duty or arrest warrants will be done through official channels and not over the phone, demanding immediate payment.
For those looking for further information on how to protect themselves from such scams, the Lebanon Police Department has provided additional resources. Interested parties can access these materials and learn more about preventative measures against similar frauds by visiting their website at this link.
