New Hanover County deputies warn of phone scam

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is notifying all residents of a phone scam.

They say scammers are calling people requesting money for missing a court date or jury duty.

The sheriff’s office says they would not call you on the phone for these requests and if you receive a call you think is a scam…feel free to contact the sheriff’s office and they will let you know the validity of the call.