Lafayette Area Sheriff's Office Warns of Police Scams

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The voicemail message a police officer called saying he needed to speak immediately to the owner of the phone that many people said they received is a scam, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Press.

“Citizens are receiving voicemails stating that they have an important legal matter to discuss with them or are being told that they have failed in their jury duty and may be fined,” the statement said. press. “In one case, a request was made for $3,500 to be sent via Venmo for breach of jury duty. Venmo is a digital wallet that allows someone to pay and receive money.”

Do not fall into the trap.