The Department of Justice and Public Safety is warning the public of a phone scam involving jury duty.

The Office of the High Sheriff does not make or leave automated messages concerning jury duty. If you receive an automated call indicating that you will receive a fine for failing to contact the number provided, please disregard.

A jury summons is delivered by mail or in person by a Deputy Sheriff, and is a court order that requires selected persons to attend court on a specific day and time. Exemptions are only provided by the Office of the High Sheriff or a judge.

Anyone who receives suspicious communication should immediately report it to the Anti-Fraud Centre of Canada or call 1-888-495-8501.

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Media contacts
Lesley Clarke
Justice and Public Safety
709-729-6985, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca

Krista Dalton
Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca