The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about callers impersonating deputies and claiming money is owed for missing jury duty. Officials advised people not to pay or provide personal or banking information.

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a phone scam in which callers reportedly pose as sheriff’s deputies and claim the recipient owes money for missing jury duty. The warning was reported by WSAW on October 18, 2026. According to the report, residents had contacted the sheriff’s office after receiving the calls. The office said recipients should not send money or disclose personal or banking information to the callers. The reported tactic relies on impersonating law enforcement and using a supposed court-related obligation to pressure people into responding. The available report does not specify how many residents received calls, whether anyone lost money, or whether investigators identified a suspect. Residents who receive a call should verify claims through official channels rather than relying on contact details provided by the caller. The warning is specific to the reported impersonation scheme; it does not establish that every call about jury duty is fraudulent. The sheriff’s office’s advice is to avoid payment and protect sensitive information when contacted by someone claiming to be a deputy.