Decatur PD Warns of New Phone Scam

From Decatur Police

Please be aware of a current fraud scam taking place around DeKalb County. The scam involves you receiving a phone call from a person identifying themselves as a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer will claim that you failed to report for grand jury and are being charged with failure to appear and contempt of court and now owe fines.

You will be instructed to use cash to obtain a “Pay Pal my cash voucher” and further be told that if you hang up or do not pay the money that deputies will come to your house and arrest you. A Decatur city resident contacted Decatur Police on 08-10-15 to report such a call. He became suspicious and contacted the DeKalb County Court Jury Division and was told the calls were a scam.

If you receive this type of phone call, notify your local police department.