New Castle County police warn of missed-jury-duty scam

Police warning

The New Castle County Police Department has warned residents about a scam built around claims that someone missed jury duty. The warning concerns messages or calls that use jury service as a reason to pressure people.

What residents should do

Do not act solely because a caller or message says you missed jury duty. Before responding, verify the claim through an official channel. Residents should be cautious about sharing personal information or making a payment in response to an unexpected demand.

Why the claim matters

Jury duty is a court-related obligation, which can make an unexpected warning sound urgent. The police department’s notice identifies the missed-jury-duty claim as part of a scam. Residents who receive such a demand should pause and independently check whether it is legitimate.

Official information

The New Castle County Police Department’s news page is the place to review the department’s warning and any directions it gives residents. The warning does not change a person’s actual jury-service obligations; it addresses deceptive demands using that subject.

Residents should keep the message or call details available when checking the claim through an official channel. They should also avoid relying on contact information included in an unexpected demand until the matter has been independently verified.