How Does the Jury Duty Scam Work?
Your phone rings and when you answer it, the person on the other end says they are an officer of the court. They say that you have failed to report for jury duty and a warrant is out for your arrest. Despite you telling them you never received a notice, they advise that one was sent and reiterate the seriousness of the matter. To try and clear it up, the caller will ask for some information for verification purposes that will include your full name, date of birth and Social Security number. They now have all the information they need for identity theft. The caller may then state that you can avoid being arrested if you pay an instant fine. To do that you will need to provide them with your credit card details. This provides them another opportunity to use your personal information for fraudulent purposes. The jury duty scam is a simple one – scare you first, then the scammer provides a solution in the form of identity verification and a fine. Advice to Avoid a Jury Duty Scam Remember t
