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id: c13706aecc
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 19:03 PST
updated: 2026-11-05 19:03 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Multnomah County officials warn of jury duty scam

Multnomah County officials warned of a jury duty scam after a 79-year-old Gresham man lost over $40,000 to a caller posing as a sheriff's office lieutenant.

Section: [Public Safety](/portland/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Multnomah County Sheriff's Office](/portland/wiki/multnomah-county-sheriff-s-office.md)

## Coverage

- [KOIN 6 (CBS)](https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/its-not-legitimate-multnomah-county-officials-warn-of-jury-duty-scam/), 2026-11-05 19:03 PST: 'It's not legitimate': Multnomah County officials warn of jury duty scam

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