DOJ warns of new scam involving jury duty summons


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  • | 3:25 p.m. January 8, 2025
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg speaks at a press conference in Tampa alongside Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman (L) and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Alvin Lewis (R).
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg speaks at a press conference in Tampa alongside Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman (L) and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Alvin Lewis (R).
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As if there aren't enough spam phone calls, the U.S. Department of Justice is now warning the public about a new scam. It happens like this: The caller spoofs a law enforcement number and tells the victim that they were summoned for jury duty and failed to appear, and now they owe a sizable fine that must be paid immediately or they will be arrested.

 

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