Key facts
- Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officials to perpetrate jury duty scams.
- These scams involve threats of arrest warrants for missed jury service.
- Demands for payment are made using methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
- Legitimate court communications regarding jury duty are sent via mail.
- Authorities advise verifying any suspicious calls with appropriate law enforcement or court officials.
Local and federal authorities are alerting the public to a prevalent scam that exploits the civic duty of jury service to defraud individuals. Scammers are reportedly contacting people, claiming they have missed jury duty and face an arrest warrant. These callers may impersonate U.S. Marshals or local police officers, using spoofed caller ID to appear legitimate. To create a sense of urgency and fear, they threaten immediate arrest if a fine is not paid promptly.