HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — An ongoing phone scam in Madison County continues to hit residents, with scammers falsely claiming that victims have missed jury duty and demanding payments. Some of the callers are spoofing official Madison County Sheriff’s Office phone numbers.
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What the scammers do:
- Callers falsely claim the recipient has missed Federal Jury Duty or has active warrants requiring immediate action
- Scammers are spoofing official MCSO phone numbers and fraudulently identifying themselves as Madison County Sheriff’s Office employees.
- Victims are told they failed to appear for jury service and must pay a fine immediately or face arrest.
How to protect yourself:
- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office does not call residents to…