DOJ warns of new scam involving jury duty summons
1 day ago · As if there aren't enough spam phone calls, the U.S. Department of Justice is now warning the public about a new scam. It happens like this: The caller spoofs a law enforcement number and tells the victim that they were summoned for jury duty and failed to appear, and now they owe a sizable fine that must be paid immediately or they will be arrested.
Coweta County cracks down on jury duty scam with recent arrest
17 hours ago · Investigators in Coweta County have arrested Robert Allen, 43, for allegedly running a jury duty scam, charging him with theft by extortion. The scam involves a caller pretending to be a police ...
Suspected jury duty scammers arrested for bilking Sarasota …
2 days ago · 2 indicted and arrested in jury duty scam that cost a Sarasota woman $12,000; One of the suspected scammers used a cellphone that had been smuggled into a Georgia state prison, possibly by a drone. Local and federal authorities say they will never call you and demand money for missing jury duty.
Scary realistic 'jury duty' phone scams on the rise, here's what …
1 day ago · However, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told 7 News Detroit that, recently, there has been a big uptick in this scam, and many people have fallen victim. Bouchard said, "We’ve been ...
Sarasota victim defrauded of $12,000 in sophisticated jury duty scam
20 hours ago · A Georgia prison inmate and an accomplice are facing a federal indictment for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a Sarasota victim in a jury duty scam. U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg, the chief federal prosecutor in Florida’s Middle District, said the victim paid $12,000 after being contacted by a scammer pretending to be a Sarasota ...
DOJ: Sarasota woman defrauded of $12K in alleged jury duty scam …
1 day ago · A Sarasota woman fell victim to a jury duty scam and was defrauded of $12,000 after she deposited money in a Coinstar kiosk- Bitcoin ATM like this one, at a Winn Dixie grocery store in Sarasota.
Did you get a call or email saying you missed jury duty and need …
Sep 13, 2024 · Missing jury duty can come with real consequences. You could face a fine, go to court, or even get arrested. Scammers take advantage of that to get your money or sensitive information. But their story is a lie.
Juror Scams - United States Courts
People are being targeted by phone call, email, and messaging scams threatening them with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service. In the communications, recipients are pressured to provide confidential data, potentially leading to identity theft and fraud.
Jury duty phone scams: How the public can avoid falling prey to …
Jan 9, 2024 · The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office warned the public Monday from falling prey to a reoccurring nationwide scam that involves a threatened arrest for missing jury duty.
BBB Scam Alert: You missed jury duty!? Long-running scam preys …
Sep 11, 2024 · Scammers use realistic phone calls and email to scare people into paying a fine for allegedly missing a jury duty summons. Be skeptical of anyone asking you to pay via gift card, bitcoin or...