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Roanoke County, VA – The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers and demand payment for allegedly missing jury duty.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are identifying themselves as “Lt. Grant” and insisting that residents pay fines using prepaid credit cards to avoid arrest. Authorities emphasize that no such officer exists within the department and that legitimate law enforcement will never request payment over the phone for any reason…