The U.S. Marshals in Vermont issued a warning this week to local residents to be aware of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials in an effort to try to collect a court fine.

Acting Chief Deputy John Curtis said Wednesday the Vermont office received complaints from three people in the past two days trying to get people to turn over money to the scammers. The scammers say they are willing to collect a fine in lieu of making an arrest for failing to report for jury duty or other offenses.

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