Bridgeport police are warning residents about a jury duty scam where scammers identify themselves as officers.

Det. Jeffrey Holtz says residents have received calls from scammers who inform them they have missed jury duty and must pay a $7,000 fine. They are also given instruction regarding wiring the money.

Holtz says while the calls are coming from fake numbers, the scammers use the names of specific officers when they identify themselves in the calls.

He adds that neither police nor the court system solicit for money over the phone.

Anyone who believes they are victim of the scam is asked to call 203-576-7671.