Alerts

Beware: San Mateo County Court Alerts Residents to Surge in Jury Duty Scams

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San Mateo, California — Officials at the San Mateo County Superior Court have issued a warning to residents about a surge in jury duty scams that have targeted individuals across the region. These scams typically involve deceptive phone calls or messages from individuals posing as court officials, creating an alarming situation for unsuspecting citizens. Court representatives have reported that scammers often threaten victims with fines or arrest if they do not comply. The impersonators may ask for personal information, including Social Security numbers or payment for alleged fees related to missed jury duty. This has … Read more

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Targeting Citizens with Impersonation Tactics

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Chatham County, Georgia, law enforcement officials are alerting residents about a new jury duty scam involving impersonation of deputies. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office reported that numerous citizens received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency and demanding payments related to missed jury duty. Authorities emphasized that the scammers often use the names of actual sheriff’s deputies to lend credibility to their deceit. The callers typically instruct victims to send money or risk facing arrest, instilling fear among those contacted. Officials want to remind the public that legitimate jury duty communications will … Read more

Yamhill County Residents Targeted by Deceptive Court and Jury Duty Scam Alerts

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McMINNVILLE, Ore. — The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is currently alerting residents to a rising number of scams relating to court and jury duty that threaten personal security and financial stability. These fraudulent schemes often involve callers posing as law enforcement officers or court officials, requesting payments for supposed fines linked to failure to appear for jury duty or other court appearances. These scammers are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, such as using real names of local officers or mimicking official phone numbers, making their claims appear legitimate. According to officials, victims are being told they … Read more

Alameda County Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Calls Seeking Money, Personal Info

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents of Alameda County are being cautioned against a burgeoning scam where impostors, posing as court or law enforcement officials, are fraudulently demanding money and personal information due to allegedly missed jury duty. Individuals throughout the county are receiving phone calls from these scammers who claim that the recipient has failed to appear for scheduled jury services, thus incurring a fee. Representatives from the Alameda County Superior Court have stated these impersonators sometimes identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s office to appear credible. The scammers request personal data, including birth dates, … Read more