>>Scammer Pose As Deputies Over The Phone In Chesterfield County
(Chesterfield County, VA) -- Chesterfield County Police are warning residents about scam calls from individuals posing as the Sheriff's Office, asking for fines to be paid for missing jury duty to avoid jail.Preview: Voicer Script:
Police emphasize that they would never request payment over the phone for court proceedings. If you receive a scam call, hang up and contact the agency directly, without calling any numbers provided by the scammers. WRIC reports that residents can report scam calls to the Chesterfield County Police Investigations unit. Similar jury duty scam calls have been reported in the area in the past.