Fort Bend County warns of ongoing jury scam targeting locals
Published: Tue, 08/22/23
Fort Bend County warns of ongoing jury scam targeting locals
Fort Bend County is warning residents of an ongoing jury scam targeting locals through predatory phone calls.
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Community Impact
By Joe Edwards
Updated
Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverly Walker issued a warning alerting citizens about an ongoing jury scam that has been targeting local residents, according to an Aug. 18 news release.
The details
Residents have reported the callers employ aggressive tactics, coercing them into divulging confidential information, including Social Security numbers and credit card details. Fort Bend County officials emphasized the clerk’s office does not engage in such activities.
Furthermore, the clerk’s office, the sheriff’s office and other law enforcement agencies would never resort to making phone calls to demand fine payments to evade arrest warrants, the release states.
How to help
If residents receive calls of this nature or have fallen victim to the scam, they are strongly encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office immediately at 281-341-4686 to file a report and seek appropriate assistance.
Quote of note
“Under no circumstances will the Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office request sensitive information like Social Security numbers or credit card details over the phone,” Walker said.