10/20/2026
🚨 SCAM ALERT: JURY DUTY WARRANT SCAM 🚨
The Conshohocken Police Department continues to receive reports from residents who have been targeted by scams. One of the most common scams being reported is the “Jury Duty Warrant” scam. We want to make sure our community knows how to recognize these calls and avoid becoming a victim.
How does the scam work?
Victims receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer, often posing as a deputy sheriff from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims the victim failed to report for jury duty and now has an outstanding warrant for their arrest.
The scammer will typically begin by telling the victim they must turn themselves in. They may then offer an alternative: pay money to avoid arrest.
⚠️ The requested payment will often involve one of the following:
Using a Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency ATM.
Purchasing gift cards and providing the scammer with the card numbers.
To make the situation seem urgent and convincing, scammers may tell victims they are not allowed to hang up the phone or contact anyone else. Some victims have reported that the caller knew personal information, including previous addresses or portions of their Social Security number. In some cases, scammers may even offer to send official-looking documents to make the alleged warrant appear legitimate.
We have included examples of documents that may be used in these scams. Do not be fooled by official-looking paperwork or a caller who knows personal details about you.
🚩 Here are some important facts to remember:
✅ Law enforcement will NEVER require you to pay a warrant or resolve a jury duty issue using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency.
✅ Law enforcement will NEVER demand gift cards as payment for a warrant, fine, or other legal matter.
✅ You have every right to hang up and independently verify a caller’s identity. A legitimate law enforcement officer will not prohibit you from contacting someone to confirm the information you are being given.
✅ A claim involving a federal arrest warrant should raise serious concerns when the caller is posing as a Montgomery County deputy sheriff. Do not rely on the caller’s claims; verify them independently.
✅ Personal information does not prove a call is legitimate. Scammers can obtain information such as dates of birth, previous phone numbers, and past addresses from publicly available sources. In some cases, they may know the last four digits of your Social Security number and try to pressure you into revealing the remaining digits.
📞 What should you do if you receive one of these calls?
Stay calm. Scammers rely on fear, urgency, and intimidation to pressure you into acting before you can think things through.
Do not send money. Never use a Bitcoin ATM, purchase gift cards, or provide payment information to resolve an alleged warrant over the phone.
Do not share personal information. Never provide your full Social Security number, banking information, or other sensitive details to an unsolicited caller.
Hang up and verify. Contact the appropriate law enforcement agency using a publicly listed phone number—not a number provided by the caller.
When in doubt, contact us. If someone claims to be a law enforcement officer and you are unsure whether the call is legitimate, we invite you to contact or visit the Conshohocken Police Department. We are happy to help verify the information and speak with the caller when appropriate.
Our goal is to protect our community and prevent residents from becoming victims of these scams. Please share this post with your family, friends, and neighbors, especially those who may be more vulnerable to these types of fraudulent calls.
A few minutes spent verifying a suspicious call could save you thousands of dollars—and a great deal of stress.
