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Beware of Jury Duty Scam: Fraudsters Posing as Boulder Police Sergeant Demand Money to Avoid Arrest

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Boulder Police Department is warning residents about a scam targeting the community involving fake police officers and false claims of missed jury duty. The scammers are posing as a Boulder police sergeant and contacting victims, informing them that there is a warrant for their arrest due to their failure to appear for jury duty. The scammers then offer victims a way to avoid arrest by making a payment. Surprisingly, they are even using the name of an actual Boulder police sergeant, further adding to their deception. It is important to … Read more

Beware of Phone Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement in Union County, Arkansas

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Union County, Arkansas – The Union County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a new scam in which individuals pose as law enforcement officials to deceive and defraud unsuspecting victims. These scammers contact their targets and claim that they have missed jury duty or have an outstanding warrant. They then demand immediate payment of fines, encouraging victims to settle the debt over the phone using methods such as gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or money wires. Once the scammers receive the payment, it becomes extremely difficult, if not impossible, for victims to recover their money. … Read more

Beware: Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Target Florida Residents with Jury Duty Scam

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Orlando, Florida – The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office have issued a warning to the public in Florida about a jury duty scam. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement officers and threatening victims with arrest if they do not pay a fine. This nationwide scam has seen an increase in reported incidents in the Middle District of Florida, prompting officials to raise awareness and prevent more people from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. The scammers employ various convincing tactics, including providing personal information of the victim such as addresses and dates … Read more

Beware of Scammers Posing as US Marshals and Government Officials, Threatening Arrest for Jury Duty Absence

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Tampa, Florida – Authorities in the United States District Court have issued a warning about a growing scam in which fraudsters pose as U.S. marshals and government officials. These individuals are using fear tactics to intimidate victims into paying fines for alleged failure to appear for jury duty. The Middle District of Florida has seen a surge in reports of victims falling prey to these scams. These scammers are using convincing methods to deceive their targets. They provide personal information about the victims, real names of federal judges, authentic court addresses, and even spoofed phone … Read more