Beware Jury Duty Scam
The FBI says to watch out for phone calls about jury duty. Imagine you get a call from a court officer or jury duty coordinator letting you know you missed jury duty. You claim that you never received a notice.
They then ask you for your information, such as social security number, date of birth, etc. so they can look it up, or cancel the arrest warrant. Sometimes, they'll offer a solution, payable by credit card. Seems like it could be legit, and that's why this scam can be so effective.
This scam isn't new, but it's seen some growth recently and is similar to other phishing scams. The surest way to combat this is to not provide information when someone calls you. Instead, you should be able to look up their contact information and call them. Don't trust a number the caller provides, and keep in mind that a court officer or jury duty coordinator will rarely, if ever, contact you by phone.
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