Bexar County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam demanding over $8,000 for missed jury duties or unpaid citations, emphasizing they never demand payment by phone; report if contacted.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a new phone scam where criminals are coercing victims to pay over $8,000 through fraudulent phone calls, claiming missed jury duties or unpaid citations. Law enforcement emphasizes that they will never demand payment over the phone, and if you receive such a call, you should hang up, not give any information, and report the incident to the sheriff's office's non-emergent line.

February 10, 2024
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