Chelan County Residents Targeted in Fake Jury Duty Phone Scam

Officials warn of scammers impersonating law enforcement demanding payments and personal information

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:10pm

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An extreme close-up of a crumpled jury duty form reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the unsettling nature of a phone scam targeting civic duty obligations.A scam targeting Chelan County residents with fraudulent jury duty calls exposes the deceptive tactics used by criminals to extort money and personal information.Chelan Today

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a surge in fraudulent phone calls from individuals claiming to be a sergeant and threatening fines, jail time, or dispatch of federal agents over alleged missed jury duty. The Sheriff's Office has received over 25 reports of these scam calls in the past two days and is urging the public to never provide personal or financial information to unsolicited callers, make any payments, or engage with the threatening demands.

Why it matters

Phone scams targeting vulnerable populations with threats of legal action or arrest are a common tactic used by criminals to extort money. This particular scam aims to take advantage of people's fear of the justice system and civic duty obligations. Raising awareness about these deceptive practices helps protect Chelan County residents from falling victim to financial losses and identity theft.

The details

The scammers are impersonating a Sgt. Adam Musgrove and using various tactics to try to coerce payments, including claims of missed jury duty, outstanding warrants, and threats of federal agent dispatch or jail time. The Sheriff's Office has made clear these calls are completely illegitimate and they will never contact individuals to demand money or personal information over the phone.

  • Over the past two days, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office has received more than 25 reports of these scam calls.

The players

Chelan County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that is warning residents about the phone scam and urging them not to engage with the fraudulent callers.

Sgt. Adam Musgrove

The individual the scammers are falsely claiming to be in order to add credibility to their threats and demands.

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The takeaway

This phone scam targeting Chelan County residents is a reminder to be extremely cautious of unsolicited calls, never provide personal information or make payments to unknown callers, and to immediately hang up on any threatening or suspicious demands. Staying vigilant against these deceptive practices is crucial to protect oneself from financial fraud and identity theft.