‘Jury duty’ scam: How it works and what to watch out for
Summary
Scammers are pretending to be court officials to trick people about jury duty and steal money. Local and federal authorities are warning people to be careful and know how this scam works.Key Facts
- Scammers use jury duty as a way to trick people.
- They pretend to be from the court or law enforcement.
- The goal is to steal money from victims.
- Authorities at both local and federal levels are alerting the public.
- People should watch for unusual calls or messages about jury duty.
- Legitimate jury duty notices do not ask for payment by phone.
- Being aware can help prevent falling for this scam.
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