DeKalb County officials are warning residents about a recent “jury duty scam” involving fraudulent phone calls from individuals posing as representatives of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
According to reports, scammers claim the recipient missed jury duty and must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest. Victims are often pressured to purchase prepaid cards or share personal information to resolve the matter.
Authorities stress that this is a scam. The DeKalb County Jury Management Office does not request payment for missed jury duty, and the Sheriff’s Office will never call residents demanding money or threatening arrest over warrants…