Whitesboro, NYPublished •Verified 2026-11-10
Whitesboro Police Warn of Jury Duty Phone Scam Demanding Gift Cards
Why it matters here
The callers use the Whitesboro Police name, so people in the village have extra reason to believe them. Real officers never ask for gift cards.
Whitesboro Police warned on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, about phone calls from people claiming to be village officers. The callers say you missed jury duty, that there's a warrant out for your arrest, and that you can settle it by buying gift cards. The Daily Sentinel reported the warning.
Not sure about a call? Hang up and call Whitesboro Police yourself at 315-736-1944.
How to spot it:
| The caller says | The truth |
|---|---|
| You skipped jury duty | Police don't call about jury duty |
| You'll be arrested unless you pay | Police don't threaten arrest over the phone |
| Pay the fine with gift cards | No real fine is ever paid in gift cards or by phone |
Don't give a stranger on the phone any personal or bank details. If an older relative lives in the village, it's worth telling them about this one.
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