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Beware: Dutchess County Police Alert Residents to Surge in Grand Jury Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victims

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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Authorities in Dutchess County are sounding alarms about a growing scam targeting residents. Law enforcement officials report that scammers are reaching out to individuals under the pretense of informing them, or their relatives, that they have missed grand jury appearances. The communication typically implies that a payment is required to evade impending arrest. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that legitimate police agencies will never request monetary payments to resolve outstanding warrants. This warning comes as the community has increasingly reported these fraudulent encounters, prompting officials to take action to inform … Read more

Beware the Impostors: Fake Websites Target Citizens in Jury Duty Scam

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FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Authorities have reported a surge in jury duty scams utilizing counterfeit websites to deceive individuals into providing personal information and financial details. This disturbing trend has raised concerns among local officials and law enforcement, who are urging residents to remain vigilant. Fraudsters are creating fake websites that appear legitimate, using procedural jargon and legal terminology to trick users. These sites often present themselves as official platforms affiliated with the court system, instructing victims to pay fees or offer sensitive data under the guise of jury duty obligations. The authorities emphasized … Read more

Beware: Amador County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Payment Scam from Fake Sheriffs

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Jackson, California — Residents are being warned about a jury duty scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. These imposters are contacting citizens by phone and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty. Authorities have pointed out that the sheriff’s office never requests payment over the phone. Victims of this scam report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies, who threaten legal action for noncompliance with jury duty requirements. They are often instructed to pay court fees or fines immediately, usually through unconventional methods. Amador County officials … Read more

Beware! Jury Duty Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents—Court Officials Issue Warning

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Residents of Madison and Bond counties are being warned about a fraudulent jury duty scam that has recently surfaced. The Office of the Chief Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit reports that numerous citizens have received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming they missed jury duty. Officials emphasize that these calls are part of a scam. Typically, official jury duty notifications are mailed directly to individuals rather than communicated over the phone or through emails. The court and sheriff’s office do not make calls about missed jury duties, according to court authorities. … Read more