SCAM ALERT: Jury Duty Scams

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be members of the Sheriff's Office.

These callers often begin the conversation by stating that it is an "urgent legal matter." They may claim that you have unpaid fines, an outstanding warrant, missed jury duty, or another legal issue that requires immediate payment. Their goal is to pressure victims into sending money through difficult-to-trace methods such as prepaid gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other nontraditional payment options.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office will never call and ask for money. If you receive a call of this nature, hang up immediately and report the incident to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office by calling (252) 946-7111.