Phone scam targeting EDC jurors

El Dorado County Superior Court is warning people of a scam.

Past or prospective jurors are never contacted by phone regarding failure to serve jury duty. All communication is done via U.S. mail or personal service.

No court jury staff or El Dorado County sheriff’s staff will ask past or prospective jurors to pay a fine or provide financial details including; credit card numbers, bank account(s), Social Security numbers or other personal information.

People who receive a telephone call from someone identifying himself or herself as a court employee or an employee of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office regarding a failure to appear for jury service, should call the Jury Commissioner’s office at 530.621.7469.