The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is warning Fayette County residents of a phone scam that has been reported to them.
Officials say citizens have received phone calls from someone claiming to be a Fayette County Deputy Sheriff, threatening them with arrest for missing jury duty. The caller then tells citizens they can pay a fine over the phone to avoid arrest or jail time, officials said.
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The Fayette County Sheriff said this is a scam and that their office does not conduct any law enforcement business in this matter.
If anyone has received a call similar to this, you are asked to call the Sheriff’s office.
