Scammers

Beware of Fake Sheriff Calls in Bullitt County: Scammers Demand Money for Missed Jury Duty

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Officials from the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office are alerting residents to a recent scheme involving impostors who claim to represent the law enforcement agency, coercing individuals into believing they have legal issues and demanding payments. According to the authorities, the fraud involves callers who falsely accuse residents of missing jury duty and subsequently instruct them to pay a fee to avoid legal consequences. The scammers often employ tactics that pressure and scare individuals into complying with their illegitimate demands. The sheriff’s office has firmly stated that it does not solicit monetary payments … Read more

San Antonio PD Issues Alert on Scammers Posing as Officers for Fake Jury Duty Payments

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San Antonio, Texas – The San Antonio Police Department has issued a warning about scammers who are falsely representing themselves as police officers or court officials to deceive residents into paying non-existent fines. These fraudsters make threatening calls to individuals, claiming they owe money for missing jury duty, and must pay immediately to avoid arrest. According to the police department, these scams have been on the rise, targeting unsuspecting victims by tapping into their fears of legal repercussions. The fraudulent calls often appear legitimate, displaying phone numbers and caller IDs that mimic those of local … Read more

Alert in South Dakota: Scammers Pose as Law Enforcement Demanding Fines for Missed Jury Duty

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Rapid City, S.D. – Authorities in South Dakota are alerting residents to a deceptive new scam where individuals impersonating law enforcement officers are contacting people via phone and email. These deceivers claim that their targets have failed to appear for jury duty or have outstanding court fines, and threaten arrest unless payment is made immediately. The fraudsters are increasingly sophisticated, using fear tactics by insisting that urgent payments are needed to avoid legal repercussions. South Dakota’s Unified Judicial System, however, has clarified that such communications do not align with their operational practices. Official summons for … Read more

Beware of Scammers Posing as Knox County Sheriff’s Office with Jury Duty Scam Calls

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KNOX COUNTY, Ind. – Residents in Knox County, Indiana, are being targeted by scammers who use a fraudulent jury duty excuse to trick individuals into giving them money. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department recently issued a warning about this increase in scam calls. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammers are using a spoofed number that appears as the local sheriff’s department on caller ID. They then proceed to fabricate a missed jury duty scenario and threaten the victim with hefty fines or an arrest warrant. To clarify, the Knox County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that … Read more