Thursday, October 1, 2026
A warning was issued regarding a phone scam about missed jury service in Thurston County.
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office and County Jury Administration today issued the warning on Friday, Dec. 12.
"The (county) has received reports of scam callers telling residents they missed jury service and demanding money, bank details and confidential personal information. The scammers then make aggressive threats of arrest for 'failure to appear," said the county in the warning.
"Officials say scammers are trying to prey on people’s fear of the legal system, but the (county's) jury service communications policies are clear: No Thurston County employee will ever call and demand bank account details or Social Security numbers for a missed a jury summons. If you get a call like this, hang up immediately. It’s a scam."
Learn more about the county’s efforts to help residents avoid becoming victims of fraud and identity theft by clicking here.
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Honestyandrealityguy
When I received the first call, I immediately call the sherriff's office and was warned of the scam. When I got the second call, I simply said it was a scam and the caller told me that he was coming to my home to shoot my wife in the head. These people are horrible.
I believe we should be able to only receive calls from a phone number that is traced back to its physical origin before our phone even rings. These people are crazy. Hopefully, AI will help.
Monday, December 15, 2025 Report this
KatAshe
When I have received one of these calls, first I ask who they are trying to reach. Once a name is given, I tell the caller to phone the person’s work number, saying when they reach the non emergency police number just ask to be transferred to extension xxx.
I’ve also answered an obvious scam call by answering, “ Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, how can I direct your call?” Works every time.
LOL
Monday, December 15, 2025 Report this
The_Armed_Gardener
"Officials say scammers are trying to prey on people’s fear of the legal system, but the (county's) jury service communications policies are clear: No Thurston County employee will ever call and demand bank account details or Social Security numbers for a missed a jury summons. If you get a call like this, hang up immediately. It’s a scam."
Who are these you are quoting? Does that say the fear is unjust? You made it clear that the general public is fearful.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Report this
ClownPenis88
Thurston County is a scam nothing new
Friday, December 19, 2025 Report this