Authorities in Galveston County are warning residents about an increasing jury duty scam. Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers, claiming individuals have missed jury duty and demanding immediate payments.
People in Galveston County are being warned about a new phone scam in which con artists pretend to be police officers and say people have missed jury service and now owe fines.
The League City Police Department sent out the warning on Tuesday, telling people to be careful of these fake calls.Scammers are calling people in League City and the nearby areas and saying that they will go to jail if they don't pay their fines right away.
Criminals like these often pretend to be police officers or other law enforcement officials to make their claims seem more real. Some of them may try to get people to pay over the phone, which is something that real police would never do.The police are telling people to be careful and hang up right away if they get any strange calls.
The League City Police Department told people not to give out personal or financial information to people who call you without asking. If you think you've been a victim of this scam, you should call the League City Police Department at 281-332-2566 and report it. By being careful and reporting anything that seems fishy, people can help stop more scams and keep their money safe.
