Phone scammer wants money for missed jury duty

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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scam about missing jury duty. The callers tell potential victims that if they don’t pay a fee immediately, they will be arrested.

Sheriff Ken Furlong said the sheriff’s office will not call for any activity of the courts.

Anyone receiving such a call is asked to inform the sheriff’s office at 775-887-2500.

Residents are advised to not make any payment arrangements with anyone they don’t know.