Ambler police warn of jury-duty phone scam
Ambler Borough Police warn residents of a phone scam where a caller demands fines for missed jury duty. Do not give personal or payment information; report losses to police.
The Ambler Borough Police Department were made aware today of a phone scam targeting multiple residents. A male caller identifying himself as "Sergeant Gilbert" says he works for the Ambler Police Department and tells recipients they owe fines for not reporting for jury duty. The department says this is a scam, urges people not to provide any information, and asks anyone who gave personal or credit card details or lost money to contact them and file a report.