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Beware of Jury Scam Calls: Williamson County Officials Issue Warning

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Williamson County, Texas – Residents in Williamson County are being warned about a jury scam that has been circulating in the area. According to officials, individuals have been receiving phone calls from someone pretending to be a county official or law enforcement officer. The scammer claims that the recipient has failed to appear for jury duty and threatens them with arrest if they do not comply with their demands. In the scam, the caller instructs the victim to make a payment of a specific amount of money in order to avoid being arrested. However, the … Read more

Beware of Scam Targeting Jurors in Erie County Courthouse as New Trial Term Begins

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Erie, Pennsylvania – As jury trials begin at the Erie County Courthouse this month, authorities are warning the public about a new scam targeting individuals summoned for jury duty. Impersonating officials from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling residents from a spoofed number and falsely claiming that they have failed to report for jury duty. The scammers then demand the payment of a fine, purportedly refundable upon receipt. Bob Catalde, the district court administrator for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, revealed that the scammer manipulates caller identification, making the calls appear … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Scam: Impersonators Target Citizens with Fake Calls Threatening Arrest for Jury Duty

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, have been threatening individuals with arrest for not appearing for jury duty, prompting caution from Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg. The Middle District of Florida has seen a rise in reports of victims falling prey to this nationwide scam. The scammers provide detailed personal information about the victims, such as addresses and dates of birth, to make their tactics more convincing. They may even use real names of federal judges or court employees, genuine court addresses … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Jury Duty Scam: Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Target Innocent Victims

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg are warning the public about a nationwide scam targeting individuals who have failed to appear for jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, and threatening arrest if a fine is not paid. The Middle District of Florida has seen a significant increase in reports of victims falling victim to these scams. The scammers employ convincing tactics, providing personal information about their targets, including addresses and dates of birth. They may even use the names of … Read more