Jury Duty Scam Call — "You Missed Jury Duty and Face Arrest"
You received a call from someone claiming to be a court official or police officer saying you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for your arrest. They say you can resolve it by paying a fine immediately. Courts do not call to threaten arrest for missed jury duty. If you truly missed, you would receive an official letter from the court.
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How This Scam Works
High Risk — Courts Do Not Call to Threaten Arrest for Missed Jury Duty
Courts do not call you to threaten arrest for missing jury duty. If you truly missed, you would receive an official letter from the court.
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You receive a call from someone claiming to be a court official, sheriff, or police officer saying you missed jury duty and a bench warrant has been issued for your arrest. They say you can resolve it by paying a fine immediately, typically by gift card, wire transfer, or prepaid card.
Courts do not contact people by phone to demand fines for missed jury duty. Jury duty communications are handled through official court mailings. According to the FBI, jury duty scams are a well-documented fraud scheme that exploits people's fear of legal consequences. The scammers often spoof court or law enforcement phone numbers to appear legitimate.
Red Flags
- Caller claims to be from a court or law enforcement
- Says you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued
- Demands immediate payment to resolve the issue
- Requests payment by gift card, wire transfer, or prepaid card
- Courts communicate about jury duty by mail, not phone
What You Should Do
What To Do
- Hang up immediately
- Remember that courts do not call to demand fines for missed jury duty
- Contact your local court directly using the number from their official website if you are concerned
- Never pay fines by gift card or wire transfer
- Report the call to the FTC
Sources
- FBI — Jury duty scam warnings and guidance
- US Courts — Juror scams: official guidance on jury duty communication