Protect Yourself From Kent County Jury Duty Scam Calls

It has become so common place in today's world that when we hear of another scam, most of us probably will say ho hum, here we go again.

This is for real and the Kent County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to be on the lookout for more suspicious phone calls.

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This time the Sheriff's Office posted on their Facebook page that someone is impersonating a member of the Kent County Sheriff's Office claiming that you have missed jury duty. They may also say you have a legal issue.

So, what are they asking for?

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Money! Plain and simple, they want your money. They demand payment over the phone. Whoops! Is that a red flag or what! BIG RED FLAG! Sadly, several people have taken the bait and sent money.

The Sheriff's Office says this isn't anything new, and has been tried before, but are urging all of us to keep on the lookout for this stupid stuff and to spread the word to family and friends.

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What should you do? STOP IT!

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The Kent County Sheriff's Department Says:

• We will never call and demand payment or threaten arrest over the phone, followed by demanding immediate payment.

• We do not ask for gift cards, wire transfers, bitcoin, or payment apps.

• If you have a real warrant or legal issue, you’ll be notified in person or through official notice—not a phone call demanding money.

"Scammers often use real names of deputies or spoof our number to sound convincing. If you get a call like this, hang up and call us directly at (616) 632-6100 to verify."

Expert Tips for Avoiding Online Shopping Scams

In order to avoid a scammer getting the better of you, check out the following red flags to look out for as well as preventative measures to take from Dr. Skiba, AKA Dr. Fraud himself:

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