Fort Bend County officials are warning residents about a surge in jury duty scams involving callers who falsely claim missed jury duty and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest.

Highfield, who became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after emigrating from England, says he’s been summoned seven times in the past 20 years — six times in Harris County and once for a local magistrate’s court.

A Houston woman lost thousands of dollars to scammers who used a sophisticated new variation of the classic jury duty scam, complete with falsified federal documents and a cryptocurrency payment scheme.

Despite previous warnings, jury duty scams are still targeting people. Recently, a KPRC 2 viewer shared a suspicious call she received. Investigator Amy Davis has what you need to know to stay safe.

Despite previous warnings, jury duty scams are still targeting people. Recently, a KPRC 2 viewer shared a suspicious call she received. Investigator Amy Davis has what you need to know to stay safe.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. What precautions are in place to protect jurors from COVID-19? Answer: According to Galveston County, the jury assembly room is operating at a limited capacity and has been rearranged and marked in order to allow for proper social distancing. Seating in the gallery has been limited to every other row and jury seating arrangements are to be monitored by court staff. Other social distancing measures include maintaining adequate social distancing of at least 6 feet from all persons who are not from the same household, restrictions in elevators and restrooms, and the closing of public common areas.