Please be advised that there have been reports of a text message scam claiming to be from the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. These messages typically state that you failed to complete Federal Court jury duty and threaten legal consequences if you do not comply.

Do not respond to these messages or provide any personal or financial information. The Lorain County Sheriff's Office does not collect fines or request sensitive information through text messages.

If you receive one of these texts, delete it immediately. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a message, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency directly using a verified phone number.

Remember: If you receive a text claiming you missed jury duty and demanding action, it is a scam.