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Montgomery County man says jury duty scam nearly cost him $15,000 as callers spoofed sheriff’s number
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: T.J. Parker , as published by KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Further details about the scam and the man's experience are available from the source, including the amount of money he was asked to pay and how the scammers contacted him. A warning is being issued about a scam involving missed jury duty.
A warning is being issued about a scam involving missed jury duty. Callers claimed a person could be arrested if they did not pay a fee. The scam nearly cost one man a significant amount of money.
The man, who has experience recognizing suspicious calls, was initially convinced by the scammers. They appeared to be well-prepared and had a convincing story.
Further details about the scam and the man's experience are available from the source, including the amount of money he was asked to pay and how the scammers contacted him.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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