07/17/2026
I’ve received several calls, as have my friends, from someone claiming to be from the Smith County Sheriff’s Office regarding a Federal Jury Summons for which I did not appear. It’s a scam. Always hang up and call the office they are purporting to be calling from to verify.
This week, Smith County Pre-Trial Services Department employees have received several calls about a scam going around.
The caller says they work for Pre-Trial Services and attempt to collect a fee to bond someone out of jail.
No Smith County department will ever call and demand money over the phone. If you ever get a call like this, simply hang up. If you’re not sure if it is legit, hang up and call the Smith County office they are claiming to be from.
Flyer: helpful tips and local resources to protect you from scammers.