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Grundy County Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam: Beware of Fake Warrants and Demands for Wire Transfers

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Grundy County, IL – Authorities in Grundy County are alerting residents to a scam targeting individuals over missed jury duty, leading to deceitful financial demands. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Circuit Clerk Office issued widespread alerts on Monday after fielding numerous calls about a deceptive scheme involving fake arrest warrants for jury duty non-appearance. Scammers, using a technique known as spoofing, have manipulated caller IDs to appear as if the calls are originating from the Sheriff’s Department. Unsuspecting residents were falsely informed that they have failed to attend jury duty and as a … Read more

Beware of New “Jury Duty Warrant” Scam Circulating in Williston

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Williston, ND – Authorities in Williston are warning community members to be vigilant after multiple reports surfaced about a scam involving fake jury duty warrants. The scam involves fraudsters who impersonate county officials to extract money from unsuspecting residents, falsely claiming that they must pay a fine for failing to report for jury duty. These con artists are contacting Williston residents, typically via phone, and using aggressive tactics to intimidate their targets, including threats of arrest. They often request immediate payment through prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods. Unfortunately, several people have … Read more

Beware of Scammers Posing as Knox County Sheriff’s Office with Jury Duty Scam Calls

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KNOX COUNTY, Ind. – Residents in Knox County, Indiana, are being targeted by scammers who use a fraudulent jury duty excuse to trick individuals into giving them money. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department recently issued a warning about this increase in scam calls. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammers are using a spoofed number that appears as the local sheriff’s department on caller ID. They then proceed to fabricate a missed jury duty scenario and threaten the victim with hefty fines or an arrest warrant. To clarify, the Knox County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that … Read more

Beware of ‘Dodgy’ Firesticks: Experts Warn Illegal Premier League Streamers Risk Giving Bank Details to Criminals

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London, UK – Sports fans in the UK who use ‘dodgy’ firesticks to watch Premier League football for free are being warned of the risk of exposing their bank details to criminals. Legal experts have cautioned that apart from the potential legal consequences, these illegal streaming devices also make users vulnerable to organized crime groups. According to Samuel O’Toole, an intellectual property lawyer, crime gangs across the country offer firestick logon details with unlimited live channels for as little as £40, a far cry from the £100 per month one would have to pay for … Read more