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Sep 19, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez
Missing jury duty can lead to serious consequences like
fines or arrest, and scammers exploit this fear to trick you into giving them
money or personal information. They often pose as police officers or court
officials, falsely claiming you missed jury duty and that there’s a warrant for
your arrest unless you pay a fine.
To spot a scam, remember:
- Courts never demand
immediate payment over the phone.
- Scammers often request
payment through gift cards or wire transfers.
- Legitimate courts won’t ask for sensitive personal information over the phone.
If you receive a suspicious
call or email, you can just hang up or ignore it, and verify with the court
using a trusted number. To report scams, visit ReportFraud.ftc.gov; for
identity theft, check IdentityTheft.gov.
Stay Informed: Read More Scam Alerts from the FTC
For more information, visit: FTC Consumer Alerts
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