Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Warrant Scam in Atlantic County

Atlantic County, NJ – The Atlantic County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving fake claims of outstanding arrest warrants for failure to appear for jury duty. Scammers are calling victims, pretending to be representatives of the Sheriff's Department, and telling them they have a warrant out for their arrest due to missed jury duty. The callers typically offer a way to resolve the issue quickly by making a payment. However, the Sheriff's Department emphasizes that no one from their office would ever call about such matters. If there is a legitimate warrant for someone's arrest, deputies will visit the person's home or workplace in person, not call them. Authorities urge residents to be vigilant and not to give out personal information or make payments over the phone. Anyone who receives such a call is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office directly at 609-909-7200 to confirm whether the claim is true. This scam is under investigation, and residents are being advised to stay cautious when receiving unsolicited calls.