Tampa Citizen Almost Falls Victim to Jury Duty Hoax

Last Friday, while Joey Rosati was navigating the aisles of Costco, his iPhone’s spam filter failed to deter an incoming call. With a 727 area code and a seemingly authentic deputy’s name and badge number, the call demanded attention.

“‘Sir, just wanted to let you know, this is a courtesy phone call from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department. I am a deputy here down at the office,’” Rosati recounted, noting the caller’s introduction and address disclosure.