An Arizona woman is warning others after she lost more than $30,000 to scammers posing as law‑enforcement officers in a convincing jury‑duty scheme, according to an InvestigateTV report.

The scam began with a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer, telling the victim she had missed jury duty and now faced arrest unless she paid immediate fines. Investigators say scammers often use real‑sounding names, badge numbers, and spoofed caller IDs to make the threats appear legitimate.

Believing the call was authentic, the woman followed the caller’s instructions and made multiple payments—money she now realizes she will likely never recover. Officials say these scams exploit a very real fear: missing jury duty can carry legal consequences, but law enforcement will never demand payment over the phone, nor request money through gift cards, wire transfers, or cash apps.

Authorities nationwide have reported a rise in similar schemes, with scammers frequently targeting older adults or those unfamiliar with court procedures. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies continue to remind residents that legitimate jury‑related notices are delivered only by mail, never by phone.

Consumer protection experts urge anyone who receives a threatening call about jury duty to hang up immediately and contact the court system directly using publicly listed numbers.