Thurston County Warns of Scam Calls

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  Thurston County officials issued a warning TuesdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Thurston County officials warned about scammers posing as county employees“THURSTON COUNTY - Scammers posing as County employees or deputies are calling and emailing residents asking for payment and financial details over the phone or by email. This is a scam. The County doesn't call or email requesting payment for services.”
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  Thurston County officials warned about scammers demanding payment for jury duty“THURSTON COUNTY - Scammers posing as County employees or deputies are calling and emailing residents asking for payment and financial details over the phone or by email. This is a scam. The County doesn't call or email requesting payment for services. Most offices and departments ask for in-person payment at the time services are provided while you are in a County facility OR we mail an invoice via the U.S. Postal Service.”
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  Thurston County officials warned about scammers demanding payment for building permits“County Officials Warn of Building Permit & Jury Duty Scam Do not provide your financial information to anyone via email or to a caller over the phone. The County mails invoices via the U.S. Postal Service.”
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  Scammers call residents claiming missed jury service“The County has received reports of scam callers telling residents they missed jury service and demanding money, bank details and confidential personal information.”
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  Scammers call residents claiming unpaid building permitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Scammers threaten arrest“The Threat – Callers falsely claim jury duty was missed and threaten arrest.”
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  Scammers demand bank details“The Demand – Callers demand bank account and social security numbers, or wire transfers, gift cards, or some form of payment to “clear the warrant.””
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  Scammers demand social security numbers“The Demand – Callers demand bank account and social security numbers, or wire transfers, gift cards, or some form of payment to “clear the warrant.””
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  Scammers demand gift cards“The Demand – Callers demand bank account and social security numbers, or wire transfers, gift cards, or some form of payment to “clear the warrant.””
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  County staff confirm they never contact residents by phone for such payments“The County doesn't call or email requesting payment for services.”
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  County staff confirm they never contact residents by email for such payments“The County doesn't call or email requesting payment for services.”
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  All official communications are sent by mail“The County doesn't call or email requesting payment for services. Most offices and departments ask for in-person payment at the time services are provided while you are in a County facility OR we mail an invoice via the U.S. Postal Service.”
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  All official communications require in-person payment at county officesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should hang up immediately if contacted“If you get a call like this, hang up immediately. It’s a scam.”
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  Residents should report scams to the Thurston County Sheriff's non-emergency line“Report Scams to Thurston County Sheriff's Non-Emergency line at 360-704-2740.”
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  The Thurston County Sheriff's non-emergency line is at 360-704-2740“Report Scams to Thurston County Sheriff's Non-Emergency line at 360-704-2740.”
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  The county advises verifying jury duty status through their website“If you want to verify your Jury Service – Check the County’s website or call 360-754-4109.”
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  The county advises verifying jury duty status by calling 360-754-4109“If you want to verify your Jury Service – Check the County’s website or call 360-754-4109.”