Allen County residents are again receiving scam phone calls alleging a missed jury duty assignment.
Allen County Superior Court officials warn the calls have been reported a number of times so far this month, and state the recipient has missed jury duty and owes a fine.
The caller claims they are with law enforcement, and that a warrant has been issued for the recipient unless they provide the scammer with gift card numbers over the phone to satisfy a fine.
“These calls do not originate from any legitimate source,” said Allen Superior Court Chief Judge Nancy Eshcoff Boyer. “These callers are criminals, plain and simple, trying to defraud people into believing they are in trouble when they are not. Prospective jurors who fail to respond to a legitimate summons have never – and will never – be pursued in such a manner. “
In Allen County, all legitimate contact with prospective jurors occurs in writing, beginning with a postcard requesting certain information to determine eligibility for jury service. Court officials never ask for bank or credit card information, according to court officials.
Anyone with questions about jury duty service, including questions regarding the legitimacy of an unsolicited contact, may call the Allen Superior Court Jury Management Office at (260) 449-7520 or (260) 449-7022.
