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Beware of Scammers Pretending to Be Law Enforcement Officials targeting Jury Duty Avoid Jail Time

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A concerning and persistent scam involving jury duty is plaguing victims across the nation. Individuals have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be law enforcement officials, alleging that they failed to report for jury duty and demanding immediate payment or face potential jail time. Recently, a viewer reached out to News 8 On Your Side, recounting a similar experience. They received a call from someone purportedly from the Pennsylvania sheriff’s department, questioning their absence from a federal grand jury summons. The caller attempted to convince the viewer that paying fines … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Scam Targeting Jury Duty: U.S. Officials Issue Urgent Warning

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida issued a warning on Monday about a nationwide scam targeting unsuspecting individuals who fail to show up for jury duty. Scammers, pretending to be U.S. Marshals or government officials, call people and threaten them with arrest if they do not pay a fine for missing jury duty. The scammers then guide the victims through purchasing prepaid debit or gift cards or making electronic payments to settle the supposed fine. Several Florida counties, including Nassau, Orange, and Pinellas, have … Read more

Beware of Jury Duty Scam in Chesapeake: Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Demand Money to Avoid Arrest

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Chesapeake, Virginia – The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about a scam that is targeting individuals through fake text messages and phone calls. Undersheriff David Rosado has received numerous reports over the past two weeks regarding these fraudulent communications, all coming from the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office phone number. The scammers employ a persuasive tactic, informing their victims that they have missed jury duty and now possess an arrest warrant. In an interview with News 3, Rosado revealed that the scammers possess alarming personal information about their targets, including names, addresses, and even the last … Read more

Beware of Phone Scammers Impersonating Sheriff’s Deputies in Rutherford County, Tennessee

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Residents in Rutherford County are being warned about a recent phone scam where the callers impersonate sheriff’s deputies and threaten arrest for missing jury duty. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to these fraudulent calls and clarifying that their deputies do not make such demands or require individuals to purchase gift cards as a means to avoid arrest. It is crucial for residents to recognize these scam calls and disregard them immediately. A local woman from Rutherford County experienced this scam firsthand when she received a call from someone … Read more