Scammer Calls Man Who Happened To Be Police Captain Asking For $2,400

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A phone scam took an unexpected turn when a fraudster posing as a law enforcement officer unknowingly called a real police captain.

What happened

According to the report:

• A scammer called a man claiming to be a sheriff's department captain.

• The caller falsely claimed the man had missed jury duty and faced legal consequences.

• The scammer demanded $2,400 to supposedly resolve the issue and avoid arrest.

• The conversation lasted about 20 minutes.

What the scammer didn't realize was that the person on the other end was actually Captain Jacob Morris, a real police captain from Ohio.

The scam falls apart

As the call continued, Captain Morris let the scammer continue talking before revealing his true identity.

Once Morris identified himself as a real law enforcement officer, the scammer quickly realized the scheme had failed.

A reminder about jury duty scams

Authorities frequently warn the public that:

• Courts and law enforcement agencies do not demand immediate payment over the phone for missed jury duty.

• They will never ask for payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or payment apps to avoid arrest.

• Threats of immediate arrest combined with demands for money are common signs of a scam.

Bottom line

A scammer attempting to collect $2,400 from a supposed missed jury duty victim instead reached Captain Jacob Morris, an actual police captain in Ohio. After Morris revealed who he was, the scammer's scheme quickly unraveled, serving as a reminder to be cautious of phone calls demanding money for alleged legal issues.