On Wednesday, April 14, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued a release warning the public about a rise in phone scam calls related to non-existent outstanding warrants. The court asks members of the legal community to inform clients, co-workers, friends, and family about the scam.
According to the court, the scammers claim the unsuspecting victim has outstanding warrants due to failure to appear for jury duty. They threaten victims that they need to pay-up or be criminally charged. The scam callers sound official, offering a police sergeant’s name, badge and phone number during the calls. They also use real judges’ names to give their bogus stories credibility.
“We want to get the word out to the community about this latest scam and ask everyone to warn friends and family. The court never solicits money on the telephone,” said District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell. “I encourage those who receive suspicious calls with demands for money to clear warrants to report them to law enforcement.”
The District Court website offers information on jury service at http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/ejdc/juror-information/index.html. Those who have received a summons can reschedule jury service online at https://ejuror.clarkcountycourts.us. A jury phone line is also available at 702-455-4472 (callers should remain on the line for the operator).