Duty

Local Police Warn Residents of Rising Jury Duty Scam Tactics

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Washington, D.C. – Local law enforcement officials are reporting a significant uptick in a long-standing scam targeting residents with fake jury duty threats, exploiting civic responsibility to commit fraud. In these incidents, individuals receive calls from scammers impersonating courthouse officials who claim that the victim has missed jury duty and must pay a fine or face arrest. This scam is particularly effective because it preys on the fear of legal repercussions, with the caller often using intimidation tactics to pressure victims into complying quickly. Duped individuals are usually instructed to provide payment through prepaid credit … Read more

No Jury Duty on August 5: 35th District Court Sessions Announced Canceled

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Brownwood, TX – Residents slated for jury duty in Brownwood on August 5 can breathe a sigh of relief, as the scheduled proceedings have been canceled. Officials from the 35th District Court confirmed that all jury selections and cases that were due to be heard on this date will be rescheduled. This sudden cancellation is not entirely uncommon in court systems and may stem from a variety of reasons, including administrative decisions, absence of the judge, settlement of cases before trials, or logistical issues within the court. The 35th District Court, serving the needs of … Read more

Jury Duty Alert: Old Scam With New Tricks Continues to Deceive and Intimidate

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In the wake of continued deceptive activities, the alarming persistence of jury duty scams remains a significant concern, leveraging fear of legal repercussions to exploit victims. These fraudulent schemes, characterized by threatening phone calls and deceptive emails, coerce individuals into paying large sums under the guise of avoiding arrest for supposed jury duty delinquencies. Typically, the scam begins with a call from someone impersonating a local law enforcement officer or a judicial official, falsely claiming that the victim has missed a jury summons and faces imminent arrest. These callers often use spoofed caller ID systems … Read more

Hunterdon County Sheriff Issues Alert on New Jury Duty Scam Targeting Residents

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FLEMINGTON, N.J. — Authorities in Hunterdon County are alerting the public to a new scam involving fake jury duty phone calls that threaten residents with arrest for failing to appear for jury service. The Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports about these fraudulent calls, which attempt to extract fines from victims by exploiting their fears of legal repercussions. Sheriff Fredrick Brown noted that the scammers often pose as employees of the Sheriff’s Office, using sophisticated tactics such as spoofing real phone numbers belonging to the judiciary. During these calls, the impersonators claim that … Read more