The Surprise Police is alerting the public on a “jury duty” scam being attempted in Surprise. Police report that this scam has been attempted several times on multiple victims here in Surprise.
According to one of the victims, they recently received a phone call from an unknown suspect who identified himself as a deputy with the Surprise City Court’s Warrant Division. The suspect informed the victim they failed to appear for jury duty and/or respond to a jury summons.
As a result for failing to appear, the suspect advised the victim that a warrant was issued for their arrest and if they failed to pay the bond, sometimes up to $4000, it would result in an officer being dispatched to their residence to take them into custody. Additionally, the victim also reported the suspect as hostile and very threatening on the phone.
The Surprise Police ask that members of the public to not pay the “bond” to avoid going to jail and if you received a call from a person claiming to be law enforcement and/or threatening law enforcement action as part of this fraudulent scheme, please contact the Surprise Police Department at (623) 222-4000 to report the incident.
Also, if you have any information leading to the identity of the suspects involved in this scam contact the police at (623) 222-TIPS (8477), or if you wish to remain anonymous you can also email your tip to crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.