ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam that continues to create problems.
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It says people are calling victims and claiming to be from law enforcement or the court system.
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The callers then threaten to arrest the victim or put them in jail for missing jury duty.
SCAM ALERT: Criminals claiming to work for law enforcement or the court system call our residents threatening to arrest them or to put them in jail for missing jury duty. THIS IS A SCAM. If you have been a victim of jury fraud in Orange County, call 407-836-2023. pic.twitter.com/7dpnYxHNRm
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) October 23, 2023
If you have received a call like that, the sheriff’s office wants you to contact them at 407-836-2023.
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