The Lighthouse Point Police Department has received multiple reports today from residents who have been contacted by scammers claiming they missed jury duty and now have a warrant for their arrest.
The scammers are spoofing the Lighthouse Point Police Department’s phone number, making it appear as though the call is coming from us. We have also received calls from residents who simply noticed a missed call from our number, even though no one from our department contacted them.
Please remember:
• The Lighthouse Point Police Department will never call you to demand payment for a warrant, missed jury duty, or any other legal matter.
• We will never ask you to pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other unusual payment methods.
• If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately and do not provide any personal or financial information.
If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact the Lighthouse Point Police Department directly using our non-emergency number or call the Broward County Clerk of Courts to verify any jury-related matters.
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