Orange County residents are being warned of a juror scam.
Several Orange County residents have received telephone calls in which they have been told that, they have failed to appear as a juror and now must pay a fine as a result. In some of the phone calls the subject identifies himself as an Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy, saying he has been authorized to make an arrest if no payment is made.
According to OCSO, victims of the scam say, after being contacted by phone, they have been told that, there is an outstanding warrant for their arrest for failure to show for jury duty. The caller advises that if payment is made, no further action will happen. The caller states that failure to comply with the calling party’s instructions will result in the arrest of the resident. In some instances, Chief Judge Perry’s name is being used.
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said, anyone receiving such phone calls should report the matter immediately to local law enforcement.
If you are contacted by an individual who is telling you that you have an outstanding warrant for failing to appear for jury service, hang up and contact Orange County Jury Services at 407-836-2206 or Osceola County Jury Services at 407-742-2421.
