Scam

Alameda County Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Calls Seeking Money, Personal Info

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents of Alameda County are being cautioned against a burgeoning scam where impostors, posing as court or law enforcement officials, are fraudulently demanding money and personal information due to allegedly missed jury duty. Individuals throughout the county are receiving phone calls from these scammers who claim that the recipient has failed to appear for scheduled jury services, thus incurring a fee. Representatives from the Alameda County Superior Court have stated these impersonators sometimes identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s office to appear credible. The scammers request personal data, including birth dates, … Read more

Van Zandt County Authorities Issue Alert on New Jury Duty Scam Targeting Residents

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Canton, TX — Residents of Van Zandt County are being alerted to a sophisticated scam involving jury duty, which leverages intimidation tactics by imposters posing as court officials. Local authorities have highlighted a growing trend where scammers call individuals, falsely claiming they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. These scammers often escalate the situation by demanding immediate payment through specific, non-traditional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or internet currency, making it clear that these forms are chosen to avoid tracing. The callers are adept at seeming legitimate, … Read more

Inmate Orchestrates Elaborate Bitcoin ATM Scam from Behind Bars, Duping Florida Woman Out of $12,000

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Sarasota, Fla. — A Florida woman found herself out over $12,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated scam involving a fake sheriff’s deputy and a bitcoin ATM, federal authorities reported. The deceptive call, made to a Sarasota resident by an individual claiming to be a deputy, alleged that she had an outstanding warrant due to missed jury duty, pushing her to settle the matter through cryptocurrency. The orchestrators of this scam were revealed to be Anthony Sanders, a 28-year-old inmate from Georgia, and his accomplice, Marlita Andrews, also 28. According to federal prosecutors, Sanders conducted … Read more

Palm Beach Prosecutor Alerts Public to Rising Jury Duty Phone Scam

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg is issuing an alert to residents about a growing fraud scheme involving jury duty impersonation. In recent times, there has been a surge in incidents where individuals receive fraudulent calls from scammers posing as local law enforcement officials. These impostors claim that the recipient has failed to appear for jury duty and that a warrant has subsequently been issued for their arrest. The callers then attempt to coerce their targets into sending money, purchasing gift cards, or divulging sensitive financial details to evade … Read more