HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington Police said it starts with a phone call.

The person on the other end says they’re with law enforcement — or the court system — and claims you missed jury duty.

They warn you could face arrest unless you pay a fine immediately.

It’s cropping up around our region.

Huntington Police said it’s a scam.

Officials said legitimate court officials will never call you to demand payment, and they will not ask for personal or financial information over the phone.

Scammers often pressure victims to pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or digital payment apps — methods that are nearly impossible to trace once the money is gone.

Authorities said the best thing to do if you get a suspicious call is hang up and contact the courthouse directly to confirm whether

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