Local residents are being targeted by a phone scam. Fraudulent calls are being made to residents in Bell County. The calls claim that the resident must pay a fine due to missing jury duty.

The scammers are posing as officials from the local sheriff's department. Many residents have reported receiving these calls, with some even being told that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. Further information about this scam is available through details about the scam calls and the response from the Bell County Sheriff's Department.