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Ohio Courts Warn Citizens of Rising Jury Duty Scam Threats: Don’t Fall for the Impostors!

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Cincinnati, Ohio — A warning has been issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio regarding a rise in jury duty scams targeting residents. Reports indicate that scammers are posing as court officials and demanding payments for supposedly missed jury obligations. According to court representatives, these fraudsters are employing various tactics, such as impersonating federal employees over the phone and threatening individuals with fines or jail time if they fail to make immediate payments. These messages often appear to be legitimate, with scammers using certified mail to bolster their credibility. … Read more

Fairfield Police Alert Community to Jury Duty Scam Targeting Residents

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Fairfield, Conn. — Local authorities are alerting residents about a jury duty scam that has emerged in the area, warning citizens to be cautious of unsolicited phone calls. Recent reports indicate that scammers have been posing as officials, claiming that individuals have missed their jury duty obligations and must remit payment to avoid penalties. This deceptive tactic has raised concerns among local law enforcement as several community members have already fallen victim to the ruse. Officials stress that no legitimate government agency would ever request payment via telephone. The Fairfield Police Department has urged residents … Read more

Local Health Plan Executive Dodges Jury Duty Scam, Shares Crucial Tips to Prevent Fraud

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Melbourne, Fla. – A top executive at Health First Health Plans was nearly duped by a burgeoning scam targeting individuals with the threat of jail time for supposedly skipping jury duty. Fortunately, due to her vigilance and quick thinking, she avoided becoming a victim and is now using her experience to warn others about this deceptive scheme. The Health Plans leader, who asked not to be named, recounted how she received a call one afternoon from an individual claiming to be a Brevard County officer. The caller asserted that she had failed to appear for … Read more

Alert: Boiling Spring Lakes Police Issue Warning on Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C. — Local authorities in Boiling Spring Lakes are issuing warnings to residents about a deceptive phone scam revolving around purported missed jury duties. The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department (BSLPD) has identified a fraudulent scheme where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers to mislead and extort residents. According to the police, scammers have been contacting locals, falsely claiming they have overlooked jury duty or court dates, and then attempt to coerce them into paying fines over the phone. BSLPD has categorically stated that their officers never demand payments in such a manner … Read more