Scams

County Officials Warn Residents of Increasing ‘Jury Duty’ Phone Scams

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Authorities in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, are warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving jury duty that seeks to exploit trust in the legal system to deceive people into paying fictitious fines. The scam involves callers pretending to be court officials who accuse individuals of failing to report for jury duty and then threaten them with arrest unless they make immediate payments, typically requesting this through prepaid cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods. The Lake Havasu City Police Department noted that the callers are often convincing, equipped with personal details about their victims, including … Read more

Alaska Courts Issue Alert on Jury Duty Scams Amid New Wave of Summonses

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Anchorage, Alaska — In the coming weeks, approximately 8,000 Alaska residents will receive jury summonses from the state’s court system, accompanied by a cautionary note about potential scams. Anchorage Superior Court Judge Tom Matthews highlights a significant concern that scammers have been impersonating court officials, threatening legal consequences or demanding payments related to jury duty. This troubling issue persists as recipients prepare for their civil duties, with Matthews emphasizing the correct protocol of the court regarding jury notifications. Prospective jurors are typically contacted via email or, less commonly, through postal mail based on the information … Read more

Tangipahoa Parish Deputies Alert Residents to Rising Jury Duty Scams

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Amite, Louisiana — Officials in Tangipahoa Parish are alerting residents to be vigilant of a new scam replicating jury duty notices to extort money from unsuspecting citizens. Authorities say scammers have been contacting individuals via phone, misleading them into believing they have missed jury service and face penalties. The scam involves fraudsters presenting themselves as law enforcement officials, requiring payment to avoid arrest for supposedly skipping jury duty. Sheriff Daniel Edwards urged the community to critically assess such phone calls and confirm their legitimacy by contacting the court directly. Victims report receiving calls that not … Read more

Local Judge Exposes Rising Wave of Jury Duty Scams Targeting Unsuspecting Citizens Across the Nation

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Dallas, TX — A sophisticated scam targeting U.S. residents by falsely claiming they have missed jury duty is escalating, according to legal officials. Victims report being ordered to pay fines to avoid arrest, raising concerns across the nation as more individuals fall prey to these fraudulent tactics. Judge Dominique Collins of the Dallas County Criminal District Court 4 has highlighted an urgent need for public awareness about these cons. Typically, the scammer telephones, posing as a law enforcement officer, and coercively demands payment to nullify an alleged arrest warrant due to missed jury service. Such … Read more