North Olmsted woman scammed out of $1,400

A North Olmsted woman was scammed out of $1,400 by a caller impersonating a sheriff's employee. The caller claimed she missed jury duty and demanded immediate payment to avoid arrest. The woman initially believed the threat and sent the money via PayPal. After the caller requested an additional $2,000, her son intervened, leading her to realize it was a scam. She has since reported the incident to the police and her bank, which is investigating the fraud and may refund her money.