Fairhope Police issue warning after ‘numerous residents’ report scam
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fairhope Police Department is warning residents about a scam relating to jury duty after receiving reports from “numerous residents.”
According to a Facebook post, the FPD said a scam from individuals claiming to be Fairhope police officers is circulating. Officials say the scammers have been demanding payment for missing jury duty.
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FPD notes that their department is not involved in jury duty or collecting fines. They also say they would never demand payment of any kind over the phone.
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office has previously issued a warning relating to jury duty scams. In the warning, the office notes wrote “Please know, you will not be threatened
with arrest, nor be asked to pay any fine or post any bond in this manner. If, for any
reason, the courts have an issue with you, you would usually be notified in writing and
be ordered to contact the clerk’s office, either in person or by telephone.”
Further, the warning emphasized, “Impersonating a law enforcement officer and misrepresenting the judicial process to frighten and trick people out of money is a serious crime, and we hope anyone who receives such a call will report it to their local law enforcement and court officials.”
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