The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is urging Williston residents to stay alert after a new phone scam surfaced in the area. On Monday, September 22, the department received at least 10 reports from individuals who said they were targeted by callers claiming they had failed to appear for jury duty. Scammers Use Fake Jury Duty Fines, Demand Payment in BitcoinThe scam follows a familiar pattern: the caller insists the victim missed jury duty and now owes a fine. Verify Jury Duty Calls and Protect Your Personal InformationTo verify anything related to jury duty service, residents should contact the Williams County Clerk of Court’s office directly at 701-774-4374. By spreading awareness and staying cautious, residents can help prevent scammers from profiting off this jury duty hoax.