Warning Issued in Winnebago and Boone Counties: Court Officials Alert Residents to Jury Duty Scam Schemes
Rockford, Ill. — Authorities in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court have issued a warning to residents of Winnebago and Boone counties about a troubling new trend in fraud. Individuals posing as court officials or law enforcement representatives are contacting citizens under the guise of jury duty enforcement. These scammers are reportedly telling people they have missed jury duty and threatening them with arrest unless they make immediate payments. The fraudulent calls and messages often create a sense of urgency, pressuring victims into compliance. Officials emphasize that the court and law enforcement agencies will never request … Read more