Scammer Calls Man Who Happened To Be Police Captain Asking For $2,400
- The CONNECT Network

- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
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.
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