Sheriff Warns Of Fake Detective / Jury Calls.

Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard warns the public that individuals representing themselves as Sheriff’s detectives are placing scam calls to people in the area about jury duty. 

The caller states:

· They are a detective;

· The call is about a failure to answer a jury summons;

· The matter can be rectified if the individual pays a fine;

· Payment arrangements can be made over the phone; or

· The person can make their payment in person at 10 Delaware Ave.

These claims are false, and the Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages anyone who receives these calls to ignore it and hang up.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office does not:

1. Attempt to collect fines via phone calls;

2. Request payments are made using gift cards or prepaid cards;

3. Accept any payments for fines at 10 Delaware.