Scam

Baldwin County Authorities Alert Residents to Rising “Jury Duty Scam” Phone Frauds

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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. — Residents in Baldwin County are urged to stay vigilant as local police departments report a surge in what is being called the “jury duty scam.” According to law enforcement officials, scam artists, claiming to be court officers or other law officials, are tricking citizens into believing they have missed jury duty and must pay fines to avoid arrest. The scam typically involves a phone call where the caller accuses the recipient of failing to appear for jury duty and demands immediate payment of a fine through unconventional payment methods such as … Read more

New Scam Alert in North Carolina: Jury Duty Con Artists Use a ‘Helpful’ Tactic to Fool Victims

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Greensboro, N.C. — A new variation of a well-known phone scam is circulating, where the caller, posing as a law enforcement officer, attempts to exploit the victim’s fears about missing jury duty but adopts a seemingly helpful approach to manipulate targets into paying fictitious fines. Local resident Phillip Oakley reported his experience with this sophisticated scam. According to Oakley, the scammer, who claimed to be a deputy from the sheriff’s office, initiated the call by questioning if Oakley had received prior communications from the district attorney’s office or a legal notice in the mail. The … Read more

Local Residents Face Scare as Fake Police Officers Linked to Paving Scam

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Cleveland, Ohio — In an alarming trend, Cleveland residents are facing intimidation and potential financial loss from individuals impersonating police officers. These scammers, donning fake uniforms and using mock badges, are reportedly targeting local homeowners with a resurfacing scheme, threatening legal consequences if their demands are not met. The scam begins with these pseudo officers approaching residents under the guise of investigating unpermitted driveway resurfacing. They claim that the homeowners have violated city regulations requiring a permit for such work and must pay a fine directly to them to avoid further penalties or even arrest. … Read more

Alameda County Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Calls Seeking Money, Personal Info

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents of Alameda County are being cautioned against a burgeoning scam where impostors, posing as court or law enforcement officials, are fraudulently demanding money and personal information due to allegedly missed jury duty. Individuals throughout the county are receiving phone calls from these scammers who claim that the recipient has failed to appear for scheduled jury services, thus incurring a fee. Representatives from the Alameda County Superior Court have stated these impersonators sometimes identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s office to appear credible. The scammers request personal data, including birth dates, … Read more