Orange County Commissioner of Jurors Molly O’Donnell and Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta are warning residents about ongoing jury duty scam calls in which individuals falsely claim to represent the court system and demand immediate payment for missing jury duty.
Scammers often contact residents by phone, email, or text message, threatening arrest, fines, or other penalties for failing to report for jury duty. These claims are false.
“The Orange County Commissioner of Jurors Office will never call, email, or text anyone demanding payment of any kind,” said Commissioner Molly O’Donnell. “These scammers rely on fear and urgency to pressure people into acting quickly. Official jury duty information is provided only through the New York State Unified Court System at www.nyjuror.gov.”
“These calls are criminal scams intended to exploit the public and undermine confidence in our justice system,” said Sheriff Paul Arteta. “We urge residents not to engage with these callers and to report any suspicious activity to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office so we can investigate and help prevent others from becoming victims.”
What You Should NOT Do
- Do not send money, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency
- Do not provide personal or financial information
- Do not share Social Security numbers, bank details, or credit card numbers What You Should Do
- Hang up immediately if a caller demands payment related to jury service • Report the scam to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office
- Verify jury information only through the official website: www.nyjuror.gov • Contact the Commissioner of Jurors Office if you have questions about jury service
Contact Information:
Residents with questions regarding jury service may contact the Orange County Commissioner of Jurors Office at (845) 476-3600 or by email at orangejury@nycourts.gov.
Residents should report any non-emergency suspicious activity to the Orange County Sheriffs Office at (845) 291-7929.
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110 Wells Farm Road • Goshen, NY 10924 • P: 845-291-4033 • E: OCNYSheriff@OrangeCountyGov.com
