Advisory
There has been an uptick in scam calls requesting money from residents due to missed jury duty. See the full message for details.
There has been an uptick in scam calls requesting money from residents due to missed jury duty. See the full message for details. 
Grosse Pointe Farms Dept. of Public Safety has been contacted numerous times in the last few weeks regarding the following type of incident.
Residents will receive a call from someone who claims to be a sheriff's deputy, police officer, or court officer. This individual will state that the resident missed jury duty and that there is a warrant for their arrest. The caller will request an electronic payment to make the matter disappear. THIS IS A SCAM. Hang up the phone immediately and contact Grosse Pointe Farms Dept. of Public Safety. (313)-885-2100.
Did you get a call or email saying you missed jury duty and need to pay? It’s a scam | Consumer Advice
Residents will receive a call from someone who claims to be a sheriff's deputy, police officer, or court officer. This individual will state that the resident missed jury duty and that there is a warrant for their arrest. The caller will request an electronic payment to make the matter disappear. THIS IS A SCAM. Hang up the phone immediately and contact Grosse Pointe Farms Dept. of Public Safety. (313)-885-2100.
- Courts will never call you to demand money or threaten arrest for missing jury duty.
- Courts will always send a jury summons by U.S. Mail.
- A fine will never be imposed until after an individual has appeared in court and been allowed to explain their failure to appear.
Address/Location
Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety
90 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-885-2100
