11/11/2025
The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office would like to alert the community ONCE AGAIN about a recent increase in reports of a scam targeting residents.
In this scheme, callers are impersonating law enforcement or court officials, falsely claiming that the recipient has missed jury duty and now faces immediate arrest unless a payment is made. These scammers often sound convincing, using real names of deputies, judges, or court staff, and may even spoof official phone numbers to appear legitimate.
Please be aware — the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office will never call you to demand money, threaten arrest, or request payment of any kind related to jury service. If you miss jury duty, you will receive an official notice by mail or through the Clerk of Court, not a threatening phone call.
We strongly urge residents not to provide any personal information, banking details, or payment over the phone to anyone claiming to represent law enforcement. If you receive a suspicious call of this nature, hang up immediately and contact the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office at (252)338-2191 to verify or report the incident.
Your awareness is your best defense — please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors, especially those who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.
Stay cautious and informed. For more details, check the link below to the North Carolina Administrative Offices of the Courts page, which provides information about this scam affecting our area.
https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/jury-service/jury-service-scams
