SCAM ALERT The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has received reports that several residents are receiving scam phone calls that appear to come from the Sheriff's Office's official phone number.
The caller falsely claims the victim missed Federal Jury Duty and now has a citation or warrant requiring them to pay several thousand dollars immediately.
THIS IS A SCAM!!!
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office will never call you to tell you that you missed jury duty, threaten you with arrest, or demand payment over the phone. Scammers can "spoof" phone numbers, making it appear that the call is coming from a legitimate law enforcement agency—even when it is not.
If you receive a call like this:
• Hang up immediately.
• Do not provide any personal or financial information.
• Do not send money or purchase gift cards or cryptocurrency.
• If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact the Worcester County Sheriff's Office directly using a trusted phone number.
Please help protect your family, friends, and neighbors by sharing this post. Staying informed is one of the best ways to prevent becoming the next victim of a scam.
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