Department of Consumer Protection warns of new jury duty scam

Yahoo

26-03-2025

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Department of Consumer Protection is warning of a scam involving missing jury duty and paying fees.
According to officials, scammers are allegedly using phone calls and emails to notify people that they failed to comply with jury duty, demanding payment to avoid court fees, appointments or even jail time.
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The Federal Trade Commission reported that consumers lost $171 million to government imposter scams in 2023.
DCP says that signs of a scam include
Unsolicited calls or emails demanding immediate action
Demanding payments over the phone through payments like gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers or peer-to-peer apps like Venmo or Paypal
Messages that create a sense of urgency
Threats of legal action if the victim fails to comply
Asking for sensitive information over the phone
DCP reminds the public that courts only communicate with jurors through postal mail, never through phone or email.
Citizens are urged to report details to the FTC if they receive a jury duty scam at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.
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