Sheriff Layton Warns of Jury Duty Scam 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2014
Sheriff Layton Warns of Jury Duty Scam
Sheriff John Layton is warning the public of a jury duty scam. Criminals are telephoning citizens representing themselves to be high-ranking Sheriff’s Office officials. The scam involves using the names of actual ranking Deputies within the Sheriff’s Office. The lawbreakers threaten victims with the statement that they have missed jury duty and must now pay a fine; otherwise they will be arrested and jailed. The victims are then directed to purchase Green Dot MoneyPak cards. Green Dot MoneyPak cards are reloadable debit cards. The scammers call the victim after the card has been loaded, and obtain the number on the reverse side that allows them to withdraw the cash without leaving a trace. One recent victim lost $700 in the scam.
“This scheme in the guise of protecting the sacred right of a jury trial is shameful,” remarked Sheriff John Layton. Sheriff Layton continued, “The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will never contact citizens seeking telephone fines for failed jury service.”
Upon receiving such a call telephone call, the recipient should contact the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Grand Jury Division at 317-327-5600.
For more information, contact Katie Carlson with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 317-327-6979, 317-374-6365 or [email protected].
Address/Location
Marion County Sheriff's Office IN
40 South Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 317-327-1700