Las Vegas Court Warns Residents of Fake Jury Duty Summons Scam

The Eighth Judicial District Court is warning Las Vegas residents about a jury duty scam involving fraudulent notices. Scammers are mailing fake jury summons that closely resemble the official postcards used by the court, according to a court release.

The scams may display a jury ID number, group number, and even a counterfeit QR code intended to mislead recipients. While the court does send legitimate summons by postcard, it wants to point out important differences to recognize.

How to Spot a Fake Jury Summons

Official jury postcards from the Eighth Judicial District Court will direct the recipient to a secure website to verify the authenticity of the summons. The court emphasizes that legitimate summonses will always direct recipients to a secure website for verification.

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Red Flags in Scam Notices

The scams may contain incorrect information, such as reporting dates that do not align with court schedules. For example, scam postcards may list a Saturday as the reporting date, which is not a regular court business day. Scam notices may also reference unfamiliar or suspicious phone numbers, or include QR codes that lead to unofficial websites or request sensitive information.

What to Do if You Receive a Suspicious Notice

The court advises that if you receive a suspicious jury notice, you should not respond, scan any QR codes, or provide any personal information. To verify the validity of your summons, you can visit the official website. You may also contact the Eighth Judicial District Court Jury Services directly at 725-215-1011 to verify any communication.

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