Police warn Denverites being targeted with 'opt out' text scam

Police warn Denverites being targeted with 'opt out' text scam

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denverites need to be on the lookout for a text scam in which scammers ask for payment to opt out of jury duty, according to the Denver Sheriff's Department. The text scam typically informs the victim they must attend court or jury duty and includes a link to a survey to opt out, according to the DSD, which urges people not to click on the link while warning it is not secure and helps the scammers access the victim's information…

Carteret County Sheriff's office warns of uptick in jury duty scam

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT)- The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is warning of an uptick in jury duty related scams. According to Sheriff Asa Buck III, the scammer will call a person pretending to be involved with law enforcement. They'll impersonate a real deputy or officer or come up with a fake name and inform the person that they've missed jury duty. They'll say that there is a warrant out for their arrest and the only way to get rid of it…

Norfolk Sheriff Warns Of Scam, Celebrates COs & Nurses

Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott speaks with WATD News about a "jury scam" and celebrates correctional officers and nurses. https://youtu.be/BmGUDLZXf94

Scam Alert: Wake Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of phone impersonation

The Wake County Sheriff's Office reports that the office is currently investigating three incidents, with many similar cases emerging over recent months.