(AP) Authorities in Missouri’s capital city are cautioning the public about a scam involving jury duty.
The Cole County sheriff’s department said Monday it’s been receiving complaints about the scam.
Sheriff’s Capt. John Wheeler says a caller claiming to be a Cole County deputy tells victims they failed to appear for jury duty and must pay an $850 penalty. The victims are advised to make the payments with money orders.
Anyone receiving the call is urged to call the sheriff’s department.