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Police Department Warns Citizens About Jury Duty Scam

By Tamrin Olden, Community Writer
October 22, 2014 at 04:50pm. Views: 212

The local police department has seen a recent increase in calls from victims and concerned citizens who have been targeted by phone scammers. Scammers are contacting victims by phone claiming that they are from the San Bernardino County Court; telling victims that they have missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued. They are then told that they clear the warrant if they pay a fine – usually in the amount of $495, through sending a money order. Most of the victims being targeted are Senior Citizens. Citizens are urged to not provide any personal information or send money to anyone attempting to collect fees over the phone. Also make sure to ask specific questions as to the identity of the caller anytime someone tries to solicit information or money from you. The County does not use this process for dealing with jury duty summons. If you think you have been the victim of a scam please report it to your local police department.

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