The Chatham County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina is warning residents about a scam involving callers pretending to be law enforcement. In a recent social media post, the Sheriff's Office said scammers claim people missed jury duty or a court date. They even spoof the official phone number (919-542-2811) and use real deputies' names to make the scam more convincing.
Scammers are calling people and falsely claiming they missed jury duty, then threatening arrest unless they pay immediately. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office says this is a scam and reminds the public that they never call to demand money or threaten arrest for jury duty.
Residents are urged to not only hang up on these suspect calls but also to avoid sharing any personal or financial information, no matter how pressing or believable the request might seem. In the wake of such encounters, individuals are encouraged to touch base with the Sheriff's Office through their 24-hour non-emergency line at 919-542-2911, the legitimate channel to either verify the authenticity of the call they received or to report the attempted deception, as emphasized in a Facebook post by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
