Scammers are contacting Dauphin County citizens with the claim that they owe money following a failure to appear for a grand jury proceeding.  The scammer uses the names of actual Dauphin County officials such as judges, the district attorney, and the sheriff.  The caller then demands payment of thousands of dollars to avoid arrest.  The scheme sometimes involves use of documents the scammers created with the citizens’ names.  The fraudulent documents purport to be real bench warrants. 

The scammers are currently targeting medical professionals.  If you receive such a call, contact the Criminal Investigation Division of the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office at (717) 780-6200.