Scam

Bloomington Police Investigate Alleged Swindling of South American Residents in U.S. Citizenship Scam

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Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington police are currently investigating an alleged swindling case involving two South American residents who believe they have been defrauded out of a substantial amount of money. The victims claim that a man posing as a lawyer promised to secure their U.S. citizenship in exchange for thousands of dollars. According to the Bloomington Police Department, a 39-year-old Venezuelan man and a 44-year-old woman from Colombia reported the incident on Sunday afternoon. They stated that a person known to a relative in Colombia had referred them to a man in Texas who claimed … Read more

Beware of Scam Targeting Jurors in Erie County Courthouse as New Trial Term Begins

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Erie, Pennsylvania – As jury trials begin at the Erie County Courthouse this month, authorities are warning the public about a new scam targeting individuals summoned for jury duty. Impersonating officials from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling residents from a spoofed number and falsely claiming that they have failed to report for jury duty. The scammers then demand the payment of a fine, purportedly refundable upon receipt. Bob Catalde, the district court administrator for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, revealed that the scammer manipulates caller identification, making the calls appear … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Scam: Impersonators Target Citizens with Fake Calls Threatening Arrest for Jury Duty

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, have been threatening individuals with arrest for not appearing for jury duty, prompting caution from Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg. The Middle District of Florida has seen a rise in reports of victims falling prey to this nationwide scam. The scammers provide detailed personal information about the victims, such as addresses and dates of birth, to make their tactics more convincing. They may even use real names of federal judges or court employees, genuine court addresses … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Jury Duty Scam: Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Target Innocent Victims

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg are warning the public about a nationwide scam targeting individuals who have failed to appear for jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, and threatening arrest if a fine is not paid. The Middle District of Florida has seen a significant increase in reports of victims falling victim to these scams. The scammers employ convincing tactics, providing personal information about their targets, including addresses and dates of birth. They may even use the names of … Read more