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Fort Bend County District Clerk warns of jury duty scam surge: ‘That’s not the way it works’
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Christian Hudspeth, Brett Doster , Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Fort Bend County residents are being targeted by a jury duty scam that has spiked in recent days, prompting county officials to issue renewed warnings and urge victims to verify any claims before sending money.Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker said her office has been flooded...
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Key takeaway Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker said her office has been flooded with calls from anxious citizens who were told they missed jury duty and must immediately pay a fine to avoid arrest.
Why this matters in The Houston
For Houston residents, the jury duty scam surge in neighboring Fort Bend County is a stark reminder that similar tactics could be used to target citizens within the city of Houston. Given that the city of Houston has its own police department and is surrounded by the larger Houston metro area, it's crucial for residents to be aware of the legitimate process for handling missed jury duty. The Houston Independent School District's reach into the city of Houston also means that residents may have friends or family members who have received similar scam calls, making it essential to spread the word about the warning signs of these scams. As the city of Houston is prone to the same Gulf hurricane and flooding risks as Fort Bend County, residents are already on high alert for potential scams, and this latest warning serves as a timely reminder to verify any claims before sending money.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Fort Bend County residents are being targeted by a jury duty scam that has spiked in recent days, prompting county officials to issue renewed warnings and urge victims to verify any claims before sending money.Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker said her office has been flooded...
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