05/21/2026
β οΈ THIS SCAM HIT CLOSE TO HOME β LITERALLY.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office and Florida Sheriffs Association are warning residents about the Federal Jury Duty Scam that is still hitting hard right here in our community.
These scammers called our own owner. They were extremely well-spoken, had real personal information, and told him he needed to report to the local Sheriff's department for a fingerprint analysis. It sounded completely legitimate because they do their homework.
This is not a random robocall. These are calculated, researched, and convincing attacks.
π¨ Real law enforcement will NEVER call you demanding money or immediate action.
π¨ If you missed jury duty, you will receive written notice β not a phone call threatening arrest.
π¨ HANG UP. Then call your local Sheriff's office directly using a verified number to confirm.
Share this post. Protect your neighbors. π
Scammers in Martin County are impersonating law enforcement and court officials, claiming residents missed federal jury duty and demanding payments to avoid arrest, with losses exceeding $40,000 in one weekend.