The Rocklin Police Department warned residents about a phone scam involving fake jury duty calls. Scammers pretend to be deputies from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and tell people they have an outstanding warrant or other legal issues for missing jury duty, as reported by the Rocklin Police Department.
Rocklin Police are alerting residents about a scam where callers spoof the Sheriff’s Office number to request money, often through gift cards, bitcoin, or electronic transfers. They say, “THIS IS A SCAM.” and advise people to hang up immediately and protect their personal and financial information, as stated by the Rocklin Police Department.
According to the Rocklin Police Department on their Facebook page, these calls falsely claim legal trouble, like outstanding warrants, and are not legitimate. Residents are advised to stay cautious, report suspicious calls, and check official channels and social media for updates.
