Payments

Beware of New Scam Wave Preying on Clark County Residents: Fake Jury Duty Warrants Demand Private Information and Payments

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Vancouver, Washington residents are being targeted in a new wave of scams that involve claims of missed jury duty. Scammers are contacting individuals via phone and other methods, informing them that they must provide personal information and payment to avoid being jailed. The Clark County Superior Court Administration has received approximately 20 emails and phone calls about this scam in the past week alone. In a statement released on Thursday, the court made it clear that they do not initiate calls regarding warrants, fines, fees, or payments related to jury service. They emphasized that they … Read more

Mass Torts Settlements Embrace Digital Payments, PayPal Preferred by Class Members

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Charleston, South Carolina – In a dramatic shift, an increasing number of class members and plaintiffs involved in class action and mass tort settlements are opting for digital payments instead of traditional check payments. According to a recent report titled “Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts,” 170 settlements in 2022 utilized digital payment methods, compared to only two settlements in 2019. The report analyzed 267 settlements from 2019 to 2022, which were distributed by Digital Disbursements, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank. Jeff Richardson, the co-founder and CEO of Digital Disbursements, highlighted the … Read more

Confidant of Hunter Biden Set to Testify in Closed-Door Interview on Alleged Tax Payments and Art Purchases

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LOS ANGELES, California – Kevin Morris, a close associate of Hunter Biden, is set to testify in a closed-door interview on Thursday as part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, according to sources familiar with the matter. Morris, an entertainment lawyer based in California, will face a lengthy day of questioning from lawmakers and attorneys on the House Oversight and Judiciary committees. The topics expected to be covered include the payments Morris made to Hunter Biden, purchases of Hunter Biden’s art, and his knowledge of Hunter Biden’s plans to defy congressional subpoenas. … Read more

Beware! Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement and Court Officials Demand Payments for Missed Jury Duty and Court Dates

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GRETNA, La. – Residents of Jefferson Parish and other parishes in Louisiana have been targeted by a phone scam where individuals posing as law enforcement or court personnel demand payments for missed jury duty service or court appearances. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court has issued a warning about this prevalent scam. The scammers use tactics to make their calls appear legitimate, including displaying numbers that seem to be from law enforcement or court agencies and using the names of actual officers or court personnel. They demand immediate payment through various methods, such as prepaid … Read more