Scam

Darlington County Sheriff Warns Against Jury Duty Phone Scam Demanding Fines

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DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities in Darlington County have issued an alert regarding a burgeoning telephone scam that targets residents under the guise of missed jury duty obligations. The scam involves callers falsely claiming that individuals have failed to appear for jury duty and now face arrest unless they pay a so-called fine. Sheriff James Hudson Jr. of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the fraudulent nature of these demands, stating that no legitimate government entity would ever solicit payment over the phone as a penalty for missed jury service. He urged the public to … Read more

Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Citizens to Rising Jury Duty Scam Threats

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Officials in Des Moines County are raising alarms over a series of jury duty scams targeting residents, urging the public to remain vigilant and aware of fraudulent activities. The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office reported an increase in complaints where scammers, pretending to be law enforcement officers, demand payments for alleged missed jury duties. According to Sheriff Kevin Glendening, these scammers often use intimidation tactics, threatening arrest or legal action unless immediate payment is made. They typically ask for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods, which are … Read more

Beware of Scammers Posing as Knox County Sheriff’s Office with Jury Duty Scam Calls

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KNOX COUNTY, Ind. – Residents in Knox County, Indiana, are being targeted by scammers who use a fraudulent jury duty excuse to trick individuals into giving them money. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department recently issued a warning about this increase in scam calls. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammers are using a spoofed number that appears as the local sheriff’s department on caller ID. They then proceed to fabricate a missed jury duty scenario and threaten the victim with hefty fines or an arrest warrant. To clarify, the Knox County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that … Read more

Beware of New Scam Tactic: Fake Jury Duty Warrant Targets Fargo-Moorhead Residents

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. – A new scam tactic has emerged in the F-M area, prompting the Cass County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning to the public. Scammers are making calls from a specific number, (701) 253-0994, falsely claiming that the recipient has a warrant for Failure to Appear for jury duty. In order to resolve the supposed issue, the scammer instructs the victim to bring $3,000 to various local businesses to facilitate a fund transfer. To make their fraudulent claims more convincing, the scammers even went as far as sending a text message with … Read more