Scammers are targeting Nueces County residents with fake phone calls claiming they missed jury duty and owe fines or have warrants for their arrest, according to local law enforcement.
Don’t fall for the call: Jury duty scam hits Nueces County
About a dozen residents called the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday reporting they received calls from someone claiming to be law enforcement.
Nueces County Sheriff J.C. Hooper wants residents to know his office will never call about warrants or missed jury duty.
“We’re not going to call you. We’re going to come and visit you at your home or place of employment if there is a warrant out for you,” Hooper said…