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Beware of Fake Sheriff Calls: Harris County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Scam

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Houston, Texas – Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is warning residents about a new scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to demand money for supposedly missed jury duty. This deceitful scheme exploits fears of legal repercussions, as the scammers intimidate victims with arrest threats unless they pay fines urgently. Scammers are contacting people through unsolicited calls or texts, claiming that they have missed jury duty and must immediately pay a fine to avoid arrest. These fraudulent calls are persuasive, using fear to pressure individuals into transferring money or divulging sensitive personal information. HCSO has … Read more

Clinton County Sheriff Alerts Public to Emerging Jury Duty Scam Threat

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Plattsburgh, NY – Authorities in Clinton County are alerting residents to a sophisticated new scam involving jury duty, where scammers posing as law enforcement officials are deceiving people into paying fines to avoid fictitious arrest warrants. Officials have observed an uptick in reports from citizens who have been contacted via phone by individuals claiming to represent the local sheriff’s department. These scammers typically tell potential victims that they have failed to appear for jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. They then instruct the person to pay a so-called “fine” … Read more

Beware: Aggressive New Jury Duty Scams Targeting Citizens — Here’s What You Need to Know

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Residents across the country are reporting an uptick in jury duty scams, with perpetrators becoming increasingly aggressive, law enforcement agencies warn. Scammers are contacting individuals, falsely claiming they face arrest for skipping jury duty and demanding payment for supposed fines. The scammers are employing a variety of tactics to instill fear and elicit an immediate reaction. They often pose as law enforcement officers or court officials and may use real names and fabricated badge numbers to appear legitimate. Victims are usually told they can avoid arrest by paying a fine, typically requested in the form … Read more

County Officials Warn Residents of Increasing ‘Jury Duty’ Phone Scams

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Authorities in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, are warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving jury duty that seeks to exploit trust in the legal system to deceive people into paying fictitious fines. The scam involves callers pretending to be court officials who accuse individuals of failing to report for jury duty and then threaten them with arrest unless they make immediate payments, typically requesting this through prepaid cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods. The Lake Havasu City Police Department noted that the callers are often convincing, equipped with personal details about their victims, including … Read more