The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement concerning a man representing himself as an officer with the department.

The man has made several calls to individuals within the county demanding payment for missed jury duty summons.

The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office has vehemently refuted this, stating the department will never solicit payment for any fees owed to the court system.

Anyone who is contacted by this scammer is urged to report the incident by calling the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 775-1600.

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