Sheriff’s Department called and said I missed jury duty

They called from the actual department number. Said I’m under order that I can’t hang up the phone, can’t tell anyone because there’s a gag order on the case. They “transfer” me by having an unknown number call me.

Red flags: 1. I had to come in today to resolve the issue or I’d get arrested 2. If I hang up the phone or put them on hold, I’d get arrested 3. This had to be resolved today 4. I had to post the fine BEFORE I showed up to court today, or I’d get arrested ($10,000) 5. They said if I didn’t have that amount, they could ask for a financial hardship. But my bank records would be subpoenaed to see if I was lying about how much I money I had. But I was sure to get the money back right after the judge found me innocent.
6. Fine had to be paid in cash at a separate location, not the court. 7. If I couldn’t make it to court today, I’d get arrested 8. It was a US Federal jury duty summons. Why is this being taken care of by state courts and officials? 9. The “officer” was mumbling. In my experience, officers usually speak very clearly when explaining things to you.

Finally I said, “This sounds like a scam. Have an officer come to my home.”

They threatened that it would be a criminal matter if I did that. Told them I didn’t care. They hung up.

Called the Sheriff’s office to report the scam.