LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Clark County court system is urging senior citizens to take precautions when it comes to an old scheme that has recently made the rounds again.
The scam asks them via text, email, or phone call to pay up for “missing jury duty.”
On Wednesday, several calls came into District Court Jury Services from citizens calling to inquire if the warrant threat was legitimate.
“This scam repeatedly makes the rounds in our community, but we’re seeing an elevated version this time. They are using text messages and other methods that appear to be reaching many more people, “ District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese said. “ We advise the community to always be wary of those calling for money or personal information. That is something the court never does.”
There are signs that concerned citizens can look for if they receive an alarming email, text or call.
- The court or law enforcement will not call you to make payment for a warrant for missing jury duty
- No official court personnel will ask you to meet them on the courthouse steps to make any payment of any kind
- No official representatives of the court will call to solicit money for any purpose
- The court will not call or email to ask you to make payment for a warrant with a pre-paid credit card
- The court never calls or e-mails or texts people to get personal information such as their social security number
- Those who receive suspicious e-mails or calls asking for money or pre-paid credit cards should not respond and are advised to contact the Attorney General’s office or Metro Financial Crimes Unit.
The District Court website has information on jury service.
