The Walker County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about callers impersonating court or law-enforcement officials. The callers allegedly demand immediate payment for missed jury duty, often through prepaid cards or electronic transfers.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia warned residents about an active jury-duty scam involving impersonation of courts or law enforcement. According to the warning, callers falsely claim that the recipient missed jury service and must immediately pay a penalty to avoid arrest or other legal consequences. The demanded payment may be requested through prepaid cards, electronic transfers, or similar difficult-to-reverse methods. This type of fraud relies on urgency, fear, and the perceived authority of a government representative. Legitimate courts generally do not demand immediate payment over an unsolicited phone call or instruct residents to use gift cards or comparable payment methods. Residents who receive such calls should avoid sharing personal or financial information, independently contact the court or sheriff’s office using an official number, and report suspected fraud to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.