09/16/2026
⚠️ JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT ⚠️
Our office continues to receive reports of scammers contacting citizens and claiming they have missed jury duty and now have a warrant for their arrest. These calls can sound very convincing. Scammers may spoof local phone numbers, identify themselves as law enforcement or court officials, and even know personal information about you.
Please remember: North Carolina courts will NOT call, text, or email you demanding money to avoid arrest for missing jury duty. You will never be instructed by the court to pay a fine using gift cards, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ATMs, wire transfers, or other immediate payment methods.
If you receive one of these calls, do not provide personal or financial information and do not send money. Hang up.
If you are concerned that you may have actually missed jury duty or received a legitimate court notice, contact your county’s Clerk of Superior Court directly using a verified telephone number.
If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, report it to your local law enforcement agency immediately.
Please share this post, particularly with family members, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams. A few minutes of awareness could prevent someone from losing thousands of dollars.