Hopewell Residents Warned Of Fake Sheriff's Office Arrest Warrant Scam Calls

HOPEWELL, NJ - Residents in the Hopewell area have recently received scam phone calls, police said.

According to authorities, individuals falsely claiming to be officers from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, call residents warning that a warrant has been issued for missing jury duty and demanding large sums of money to avoid arrest — a scam that authorities say is not legitimate.

Officials are reminding residents that law enforcement agencies will never request payment through Bitcoin, Venmo, CashApp, gift cards, or similar apps. Additionally, New Jersey does not have monetary bail on criminal warrants.

Anyone who receives one of these calls — whether the caller claims to be from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office or any other law enforcement agency — should contact the agency directly using an official phone number to verify the information before taking any action.

Residents should not send money or provide personal information to callers.

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