Kane County Sheriff's Office Warns of Fake Jury Duty Calls and Federal Warrants Scam
Kane County Sheriff's Office Social Media Post 5/5/2026 2:00PM
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has recently fielded numerous phone calls and reports associated with the Fake Jury Duty and Federal Warrant scams. We wanted to take a moment to keep you informed and protected. Scammers are posing as Kane County Sheriff's Office law enforcement deputies, claiming you or a family member has missed jury duty. During the conversation, the individual threatens to arrest you or a family member unless you pay immediately.
What they do:
• Use intimidation and urgency, saying a warrant is active
• Spoof phone numbers to appear from local police or sheriff’s offices that look legitimate, but in reality are not.
• Use real names of judges or law enforcement deputies to sound legitimate
• Ask for personal information like Social Security numbers or birthdates
They may demand payment through:
• Bitcoin or cryptocurrency
• Venmo or other apps
• Gift cards
• Cash/debit kiosks or wire transfers
Know the facts:
• Courts will NEVER call or email demanding money
• Law enforcement will NOT call you about a warrant
• Jury duty notices are sent by U.S. Mail only
If you receive a call:
• Hang up immediately
• Do NOT send money or provide personal information
• Verify by calling your local Sheriff’s Office or court directly
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or ic3.gov
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has recently fielded numerous phone calls and reports associated with the Fake Jury Duty and Federal Warrant scams. We wanted to take a moment to keep you informed and protected. Scammers are posing as Kane County Sheriff's Office law enforcement deputies, claiming you or a family member has missed jury duty. During the conversation, the individual threatens to arrest you or a family member unless you pay immediately.
What they do:
• Use intimidation and urgency, saying a warrant is active
• Spoof phone numbers to appear from local police or sheriff’s offices that look legitimate, but in reality are not.
• Use real names of judges or law enforcement deputies to sound legitimate
• Ask for personal information like Social Security numbers or birthdates
They may demand payment through:
• Bitcoin or cryptocurrency
• Venmo or other apps
• Gift cards
• Cash/debit kiosks or wire transfers
Know the facts:
• Courts will NEVER call or email demanding money
• Law enforcement will NOT call you about a warrant
• Jury duty notices are sent by U.S. Mail only
If you receive a call:
• Hang up immediately
• Do NOT send money or provide personal information
• Verify by calling your local Sheriff’s Office or court directly
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or ic3.gov
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