Coweta County cracks down on jury duty scam with recent arrest
12 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 ...
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.
Suspected jury duty scammers arrested for bilking Sarasota …
1 day 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 ...
SCAM ALERT: Man says he almost fell victim to jury duty scam; …
2 days ago · Keith says it is especially alarming given how believable the scam call sounded. “He gave me the badge numbers. He gave me the case numbers. He sounded very very real,” said Keith. A scammer posing as a New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputy told Keith he failed to appear for jury duty and that he would be arrested.
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.
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.
Court sees uptick in jury duty scam, threats made to pay off …
Dec 30, 2024 · According to the court, most of the scams involve an innocent person receiving a call advising they missed jury service and there is a citation for a bench warrant.
U.S. District Court And U.S. Attorney’s Office Warn Public Of Jury Duty ...
Jan 8, 2024 · “If someone calls and threatens you to pay them to not be arrested for missing federal jury duty, you are being scammed. This scam works by trying to create a false sense of urgency that you must pay money immediately to avoid arrest.
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...