Scam

Grundy County Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam: Beware of Fake Warrants and Demands for Wire Transfers

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Grundy County, IL – Authorities in Grundy County are alerting residents to a scam targeting individuals over missed jury duty, leading to deceitful financial demands. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Circuit Clerk Office issued widespread alerts on Monday after fielding numerous calls about a deceptive scheme involving fake arrest warrants for jury duty non-appearance. Scammers, using a technique known as spoofing, have manipulated caller IDs to appear as if the calls are originating from the Sheriff’s Department. Unsuspecting residents were falsely informed that they have failed to attend jury duty and as a … Read more

SEC Targets Florida Group in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Litigation Finance Scam

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Miami — Federal regulators have charged two Florida men with orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme centered on the financing of mass tort litigation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that the duo misled investors about the potential returns and the nature of the investments involved. According to the SEC, the accused, from their offices in South Florida, promised substantial profits to investors by funding lawsuits with potentially high settlements. However, what the SEC claims to have uncovered deviates starkly from legitimate litigation financing practices. Primarily, the funds gathered from new investors were purportedly used … Read more

Derby Resident Narrowly Escapes Elaborate Jury Duty Scam in Sedgwick County

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Derby, KS – A Derby resident recently encountered a harrowing brush with fraud, narrowly escaping a sophisticated jury duty scam that has been making rounds in Sedgwick County. The scam involves callers posing as sheriff’s deputies, convincing unsuspecting victims that they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. The Derby local, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, said the scammer was alarmingly convincing, complete with detailed knowledge of legal procedures and coercive tactics. The caller, who falsely identified himself as a Sedgwick County sheriff’s deputy, claimed that an … Read more

Beware of New “Jury Duty Warrant” Scam Circulating in Williston

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Williston, ND – Authorities in Williston are warning community members to be vigilant after multiple reports surfaced about a scam involving fake jury duty warrants. The scam involves fraudsters who impersonate county officials to extract money from unsuspecting residents, falsely claiming that they must pay a fine for failing to report for jury duty. These con artists are contacting Williston residents, typically via phone, and using aggressive tactics to intimidate their targets, including threats of arrest. They often request immediate payment through prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods. Unfortunately, several people have … Read more