The scam call may ask for the person’s name, address or social security number.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — If you receive a call saying you missed jury service and to meet with someone or provide sensitive information, Clark County officials say this is a scam.
Court administrator Cheryl A. Stone of the Clark County Superior Court put out an alert to residents of the scam. The announcement said people are asked to provide banking, credit card or other information to avoid being jailed.
According to the press release, the scams involve a resident receiving a call saying they missed jury service and there is a citation for a bench warrant.
Here are examples of interactions Clark County citizens have had with jury scammers:
- The caller states that a citation must be paid immediately, or the juror will be subject to arrest, or an arrest warrant will be issued
- The caller states that District Court Judge James B. Smith has issued the juror a warrant for a failure to appear for jury service.
- The caller may identify themselves as a law enforcement or court deputy and provide a badge number and phone number.
- The caller may ask for the person’s name, address or social security number.
- The caller may tell the person to stay on the phone and not attempt to disconnect.
- The caller may direct the person to meet them with cash or pay for the citation over the phone.
