Beware Chesco Jury Duty Scam, DA’s Office Says

TREDYFFRIN, PA - Authorities in Chester County are warning residents of a new scam involving fake jury duty fees.

In a Friday statement, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said at least one resident reported a call from an unknown individual pretending to be from the Sheriff’s Department.

The unknown caller stated that, since the resident missed jury duty, she would have to pay a fine of $3,000, the DA’s office said.

The caller also demanded to know private information about the person and demanded that the resident go to a federally affiliated bank to withdraw money, the office added. The resident was informed that she would be sent an email link to connect to a Chester County judge.

“After receiving this information, Chester County Detectives made a call to this number and the person who answered indicated that it was the Chester County Sheriff’s Department,” the DA’s office said. “This is a SCAM.”

Chester County Sheriff’s Office will never call to demand any funds for missing jury duty, the DA’s office said.

Residents are advised to contact their local police departments if they receive a similar call.