Scams

Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents to Surge in Jury Duty Phone Scams

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Atlantic County, New Jersey, has issued a public warning about a prevalent jury duty scam targeting local residents. Authorities are alerting individuals to be vigilant of fraudulent calls from imposters posing as government officials, who manipulate victims into paying fines for allegedly failing to appear for jury service. These scammers typically coerce victims into making payments under the threat of arrest, instructing them to use prepaid credit cards, wire transfers, or electronic currency transfers. The scammers are convincing, citing specific personal information and using caller ID spoofing techniques to make the call appear legitimate. Sheriff’s … Read more

Beware of Jury Duty Scams: No Court Asks for Fines Over the Phone

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San Antonio, Texas – A surge in reports has emerged of individuals being duped into paying fines over the phone for supposedly missing jury duty. This scam, targeting unsuspecting citizens, involves tricksters who impersonate law enforcement or judicial officials demanding payment for non-existent fines. Authorities have clarified that such calls are fraudulent and no judicial entity would solicit fines via phone calls. The scammers often use aggressive tactics and insist on immediate payment using prepaid cards or wire transfers, a method preferred for its difficulty in tracing. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report … Read more

Mississippi DA Alerts Residents to Spike in Holiday Phone Scams Posing as Local Authorities

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As the festive season brings joy and celebration, it also marks a prime time for opportunistic scammers. In Madison and Rankin counties in Mississippi, District Attorney Bubba Bramlett has issued an urgent alert concerning a surge in deceptive phone scams mimicking local law enforcement entities. Criminals are reportedly posing as officials from sheriff’s departments, the district attorney’s office, or the county court. They falsely inform residents that they have missed a jury duty summons and are at risk of a contempt of court charge. The con artist typically escalates the call by threatening the issuance … Read more

Forsyth County Sheriffs Issue Warning on Rising Jury Duty Scams During Holiday Season

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Kernersville, N.C. — Authorities in Guilford County and Kernersville are investigating the cause of a blaze that erupted early Monday at a now-defunct business located on West Market Street in Kernersville. Firefighters from Kernersville Fire and Rescue managed to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes, according to officials. The Guilford County Fire Marshal’s office is spearheading the inquiry into the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. In a separate incident, fire crews were summoned to a junkyard in High Point, N.C., where they encountered over 20 vehicles engulfed in flames early … Read more