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13 Σεπ 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.
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.
16 Σεπ 2024 · Missed jury duty scams prey on people's fear of legal trouble and confusion over how jury duty works. If you’ve received a message telling you that you owe a fine, or that an arrest warrant has been issued because you failed to show up for jury duty, take a deep breath—it’s most likely a scam.
11 Σεπ 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...
9 Ιαν 2024 · The scams happen when criminals who pose as U.S. Marshals or government officials call someone and tell them they will be arrested for not appearing for jury duty unless they pay them a fine,...
8 Ιαν 2024 · Scammers pose as U.S. Marshals or other government officials and claim that the victim is about to be arrested for not appearing for jury duty but can avoid arrest by paying a fine. The court and the U.S. Attorney's Office urge the public to report such calls and not provide any personal or financial information.
Posing as judiciary officials, scammers target potential jurors, court interpreters, court reporters, and others by trying to collect personal information and/or money, and threatening fines, prison time or other penalties if they fail to comply with certain demands.
