Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Warns of Jury-Duty Phone Scam
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about callers impersonating department members who claim recipients have active warrants for failing to appear for federal jury duty. The callers demand immediate payment through Zelle or Venmo and threaten arrest. The…
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 19, 2026 —
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate department members and claim people have active warrants for failing to appear for federal jury duty.
According to the warning, the callers demand immediate payment through Zelle or Venmo and threaten arrest. The department says it never demands payment over the phone.
The warning identifies the calls as an impersonation scam and distinguishes the callers’ payment demands from the department’s stated practice. The claims about warrants and possible arrest are made by the callers, not presented in the warning as confirmed legal actions.
The department’s notice, as summarized, does not provide a date for the warning, details about how many residents may have received calls, or information about any reported financial losses. It also does not include a phone number or other contact details for residents seeking to verify a call.
No caller names, phone numbers, or specific locations within Jackson County were provided. The warning does not state whether an investigation is underway or whether any arrests have been made.
The central point of the department’s advisory is that it does not demand payment over the phone. The notice specifically describes demands for payment through Zelle or Venmo, coupled with threats of arrest, as part of the reported scam.
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