Jury Duty Phone Scam Warning Issued In Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is alerting residents about a phone scam involving jury duty.

Authorities said that the scam involves people impersonating law enforcement or court officials to extort money.

One resident told authorities that they were contacted by a caller claiming the resident had an active arrest warrant for failing to report for jury duty.

The scammer demanded immediate payment to clear the warrant and avoid arrest.

The Bucks County District Attorney's Office is offering advice for families to protect themselves:

• Official communication regarding jury duty is handled through the mail, never through an aggressive phone call demanding cash.
• Scammers frequently demand payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, prepaid debit cards, or digital apps like Venmo or Zelle.
• Government agencies will never accept or demand these forms of payment.
• Scammers routinely use “spoofing” technology to make it look like the call is originating from a government office.