The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department has received reports about a caller identifying as a Northampton County sheriff’s deputy contacting residents regarding missed jury duty and have a bench warrant and/or owe money.

The public should be aware that this is a scam. The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department does not call residents and solicit money in lieu of arrest.

Please report any suspicious solicitations to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-441-2555 or email them to scams@attorneygeneral.gov.