Scammers are targeting Denton County residents with fake calls claiming to be a Sergeant or Lieutenant with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office or even a District Court judge. They use real names and titles to sound legitimate, then aggressively accuse you of missing jury duty and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest. This is a scam. It is designed to create fear and rush you into paying before you have time to think.
Here is the truth. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office and Denton County judges will never call you about jury duty. They will never demand payment by wire transfer, gift cards, or any form of immediate payment. If you receive a call like this, do not send money. Call 940-349-2230 to verify the call before taking any action. These scammers are actively being pursued by national law enforcement agencies, but awareness is your first line of defense.
