Scam

Yamhill County Residents Targeted by Deceptive Court and Jury Duty Scam Alerts

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McMINNVILLE, Ore. — The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is currently alerting residents to a rising number of scams relating to court and jury duty that threaten personal security and financial stability. These fraudulent schemes often involve callers posing as law enforcement officers or court officials, requesting payments for supposed fines linked to failure to appear for jury duty or other court appearances. These scammers are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, such as using real names of local officers or mimicking official phone numbers, making their claims appear legitimate. According to officials, victims are being told they … Read more

Cleveland County Residents Targeted by Convincing Jury Duty Scam Using Real Officers’ Names

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Cleveland County, N.C. – Residents of Cleveland County are on high alert following reports of a sophisticated jury duty scam circulating in the area. According to local authorities, the scam involves impostors who convincingly impersonate law enforcement officials to dupe victims. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department has been fielding complaints from individuals who received phone calls from fraudsters. These callers cleverly misuse the names of genuine officers to lend credibility to their deceitful schemes. One reported victim recounted how the scammers asserted there were active arrest warrants issued against him due to his failure to … Read more

Atlanta Residents Alert: Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces with New Tactics to Defraud Locals

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Residents in metro Atlanta counties, Fulton and Dekalb, are currently facing the resurgence of a convincing jury duty scam. This scheme involves callers who impersonate law enforcement officials, informing residents that they’ve missed jury duty and consequently have an outstanding arrest warrant. According to reports, individuals in the area received these alarming calls recently. Deanna Turner, a resident of Dekalb County, shared her unsettling experience after receiving such a call on a Wednesday morning. The caller, who identified himself as an officer from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, convincingly laid out … Read more

Chatham County Sheriff Issues Alert on Resurging Jury Duty Phone Scam

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PITTSBORO, N.C. — Authorities in Chatham County are alerting the public to a reemerging scam involving jury duty, where fraudsters exploit the sheriff’s office identity to create a sense of legitimacy. Deceptive callers are falsely using an official number and deputies’ names, claiming the victims have missed jury duty and threatening them with arrest unless they pay a fine immediately. Community members have reported receiving these alarming calls, during which the scammers assert that the target has neglected to show up to court and must remedy their failure by providing payment. These demands are often … Read more