Jury duty scammer using fake-but-official-looking certified mail  

The Sheriff’s Office continues to warn residents of fake jury duty scams wherein thieves are posing as law enforcement telling victims they need to pay money to resolve a fake arrest warrant.

Most recently, the Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of certified mail from thieves falsely posing as real law enforcement agencies. They are using official-looking forged documents to scam residents. See attached examples.

Residents should be wary of any mail/email/text/phone call they receive from anyone claiming to be a law enforcement official, especially those seeking money/gift card information — a sure sign you are being scammed!

Typically, the scammers will claim you’ve missed jury duty, have an outstanding warrant, or made some other false legal violation. Hang up/delete the text or email and contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office directly via www.keysso.net/locations

Also, be wary of online banking scams available on mobile or other electronic devices involving monetary platforms such as CashApp, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.

If someone contacts you asking for money, purporting to be from a law enforcement agency, any government organization, a bank, a credit card company, and so forth — contact the organization yourself.

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