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Beware of Fond du Lac Jury Duty Scam: Caller Posing as Sheriff’s Office Demands Fines

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Fond du Lac, Wis. – In a disturbing trend emerging out of Fond du Lac County, residents are being targeted by con artists impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money under the guise of missed jury duty penalties. The scam exploits the credibility of the local sheriff’s office, manipulating caller ID systems to make fraudulent calls seem legitimate. Victims of the scam receive calls where the number appears to belong to the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency communication center. During these calls, the impersonator falsely claims that the individual has failed to appear for jury duty and … Read more

Alert Issued in Fond du Lac: Beware of Jury Duty Scam Pretending to be Sheriff’s Office Calls

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FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Authorities in Fond du Lac County are issuing a caution regarding an ongoing jury duty scam, alerting residents to be wary of fraudulent calls. According to the sheriff’s office, this scam surfaced noticeably on April 4 and 5, with numerous reports from local citizens being lodged with law enforcement. The scheme involves an individual who masquerades as a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office officer. Utilizing advanced technology, these fraudsters manipulate the caller ID to display the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center’s non-emergency number, thereby enhancing the deceit’s credibility. Potential victims … Read more

Fond du Lac Sheriff Raises Alarm on New Jury Duty Scam Targeting Locals

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Fond du Lac, WI — Law enforcement in Fond du Lac County is alerting residents to be vigilant of a new, sophisticated scam targeting individuals with threats of jail time for supposedly skipping jury duty. According to Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt, the con artists impersonate court officials and exploit the fear of legal consequences to extort money from unsuspecting victims. These scammers, employing a mix of accurate judicial terminology and aggressive tactics, contact citizens, claiming they have missed a jury duty appointment and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. The alarmed residents are instructed to … Read more

Connecticut Citizens on Alert: Rising Scam Involving False Jury Duty Notices, Officials Issue Warning

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Hartford, CT — Residents across Connecticut are being warned by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection about a new scam involving fake jury duty notices. According to authorities, scammers are contacting individuals via phone, falsely claiming that they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine or face arrest. This deceitful scheme is leveraged to extract personal information such as Social Security numbers and credit card details or to coerce victims into making direct payments. Scammers often pose as law enforcement officers or court officials to enhance their credibility, thereby putting additional pressure on … Read more