MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a surge in scam calls from criminals posing as law enforcement officers or court officials after victims lost more than $40,000 over a single weekend.
According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are contacting residents and claiming they missed federal jury duty and now face arrest warrants. Callers then demand immediate payment to avoid arrest, often requesting money through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, payment apps or in-person cash pickups.
“This is a fraud,” the sheriff’s office said in the warning…