Sheriff Bratton Warns of Scam Involving Jury Duty
The Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association has notified all Ohio sheriffs of a potential scam that could hit our area. Currently it is being found in several states and has become a major problem for individuals victimized by it.
Individuals are calling citizens and claiming that they are affiliated with the criminal justice system, and for the purpose of jury duty these individuals are trying to verify Social Security numbers and dates of birth associated with the names of the citizens they are calling. They have been successful, and as one can imagine it has created a nightmare for the victims.
Sheriff Robert Bratton states that this is not a procedure that is utilized by any court system, law enforcement agency or the criminal justice system within Ottawa County. Please be on your guard, and never give anyone your vital information over the phone. If it is a legitimate situation, they will certainly provide their name and return phone number; but even with that information, citizens should be very skeptical. One can always call the Sheriff’s Office to report such solicitation so it can be checked from a law enforcement standpoint.
The Sheriff’s Office is providing this information to the citizens of Ottawa County for the purpose of making them aware of this scam. If there are any questions pertaining to this matter, contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office at 419-734-4404 or Sheriff Bratton directly at 419-734-6877.
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Posted February 10, 2008