Jury - Warrant Scam Alert Hernando County deputies are warning citizens of a SCAM ALERT involving Jury Summons and/or Arrest Warrants. On 05-31-14, Hernando County deputies received complaints in regards to a male caller making calls to various citizens in Hernando County in an attempt to scam money from them. The male caller identified himself as Lieutenant John Martin from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. He advised the citizen/victim that someone in the household was going to be held in contempt of court for not complying with a grand jury summons and that a bench warrant would be issued. The male caller told the citizen that in order to get this “all cleared up” they would have to pay him immediately. The fees were in excess of $1,300. If the citizen did not pay immediately a warrant would be issued. The suspect asked for both cash and a Green Dot (pre-load) debit card. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office wants citizens to know that this is a SCAM. If you receive a call from this individual or of this nature, please call the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office immediately. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office does not employ an individual by the name of Lieutenant John Martin. If you have information on this case or if you have been the victim of this scam, please call the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:41:43 +0000