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Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents to Surge in Jury Duty Phone Scams

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Atlantic County, New Jersey, has issued a public warning about a prevalent jury duty scam targeting local residents. Authorities are alerting individuals to be vigilant of fraudulent calls from imposters posing as government officials, who manipulate victims into paying fines for allegedly failing to appear for jury service. These scammers typically coerce victims into making payments under the threat of arrest, instructing them to use prepaid credit cards, wire transfers, or electronic currency transfers. The scammers are convincing, citing specific personal information and using caller ID spoofing techniques to make the call appear legitimate. Sheriff’s … Read more

Beware of Jury Duty Scams: No Court Asks for Fines Over the Phone

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San Antonio, Texas – A surge in reports has emerged of individuals being duped into paying fines over the phone for supposedly missing jury duty. This scam, targeting unsuspecting citizens, involves tricksters who impersonate law enforcement or judicial officials demanding payment for non-existent fines. Authorities have clarified that such calls are fraudulent and no judicial entity would solicit fines via phone calls. The scammers often use aggressive tactics and insist on immediate payment using prepaid cards or wire transfers, a method preferred for its difficulty in tracing. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report … Read more

Mississippi DA Alerts Residents to Spike in Holiday Phone Scams Posing as Local Authorities

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As the festive season brings joy and celebration, it also marks a prime time for opportunistic scammers. In Madison and Rankin counties in Mississippi, District Attorney Bubba Bramlett has issued an urgent alert concerning a surge in deceptive phone scams mimicking local law enforcement entities. Criminals are reportedly posing as officials from sheriff’s departments, the district attorney’s office, or the county court. They falsely inform residents that they have missed a jury duty summons and are at risk of a contempt of court charge. The con artist typically escalates the call by threatening the issuance … Read more

Sheriff Alerts Public to Increasing Jury Duty Phone Scams in the Area

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Accomack, VA — A new scam targeting citizens by exploiting their civic duty sentiments related to jury service has prompted a warning from the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office. Residents in the area have reported receiving suspicious calls from individuals claiming to represent the local sheriff’s department or court system. The callers falsely inform potential victims that they have failed to report for jury duty and as a result, a warrant has been issued for their arrest. To resolve the matter and avoid arrest, the targets are instructed to make immediate payments, often through prepaid debit … Read more