The Ames Police Department is warning the community to be alert against a jury duty scam circulating through Ames. According to the Ames Police Department, scammers pose as Ames ...

It is being reported the callers are telling people they missed jury duty and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

According to the sheriff’s office, the scam involves a caller posing as an officer with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. The caller uses technology to spoof the caller ID, making it appear as ...

The scammer tells the victim they missed jury duty and must pay fines, or they will face jail time for contempt of court.

The scammer, who is impersonating an officer with the sheriff's office, tells the victim that they have missed jury duty and must pay fines, or they will face jail time for contempt of court.