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Notice of Electronic Filing Phishing Scam

Notice of Electronic Filing Phishing Scam

The District of Idaho has received information that fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEF) are circulating nationwide. If the recipient responds to the message, they are sent a follow-up email containing a link to access a document that leads the recipient to a malicious website.


Federal Jury Service
Jury Scams
DON'T TRUST - VERIFY!!

Scammers use the fear of arrest for missing jury duty as a means of obtaining money from you for arrest warrants. These individuals are intimidating and threatening and will do everything in their power to keep you on the phone. HANG UP! They are using online portals, providing barcodes, request you purchase paycards, use bitcoin and kiosks as a means of obtaining payment for missing jury duty.

OCT 17, 2024: JURY SCAM CALLS/VOICE MESSAGES

We have had 100+ citizens across Idaho contact the Court today advising that they received a voice message from the U.S. District Court, District of Idaho, Civil Services Division.

The 5 menu options provided are as follows: Warrants, Civil Services Division, Judicial Services Dept., Schedule appointment w/Probational Track Services Team, and Lead Shift Supervisor Major Chad Trevino. Provided email info@juryservices.org for immediate assistance online.

Do not call them back.  This is a scam.

 

DON'T TRUST - JUST VERIFY

Channel 7 News Story on Jury Scams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvCjxegqg7Q

Jury Scam using a Barcode - Aug 2024

Caller sent victim to CVS Store to fulfill a bail bond requirement. Victim received a barcode via text and was told to tell the cashier that he would like to fund a cash service account. 

July 16, 2024 Warrant Scam - Idaho Falls

Callers will have your full name, old or current address, and your date of birth. 

Names used on Warrant:  Agt. Leon Hightower #5937 and Lt. Simon Jackson #0031. 

EMAIL Jury Scam June 13, 2024

From Email address:  Civilprocessdoj@usa.com

Name:  Lt. Mason with the Ada County Sheriff's Office 
 

Email received from Civilprocessdoj@usa.gov 2,184 KB
U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, Registered Mail Receipt
Stamped Sealed: The Municipal Court of Idaho
Letter: United States Courts. SEALED US District-E Idaho
New & Revised Civil Process Manual
Jury-Kootenai Co. Sheriff's Office

Call was received on May 22, 2024. 

Scammers Forge Arrest Warrants
Jury Scams

(FBI) Alert: Nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report calls to their local FBI office and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which can detect patterns of fraud from information collected and share that data with law enforcement.

US Marshals Office & FBI: Report Jury Scams
Local FBI Office: 208-344-7843
National Elder Fraud Line:  1-833-372-8311 
April 18, 2024 Jury Scam via email

Email address:  summons@filingverification.com
Subject Line:     Missed Jury Summons
Judge:               H.A. Rassmusen, Federal District Court

Jury Scams

Jury Phone Scams

In various parts of the United States, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and threatened with prosecution for failing to comply with a federal jury summons.

Citizens have received phone calls attempting to coerce them into providing personal and confidential information.  Disclosing this information may result in identity theft and fraud. Citizens have also received requests from the caller to purchase a "money pack" card for payment to avoid arrest. These calls are hoaxes and scams.

The U.S. District Court of Idaho wants citizens to know that these calls are not from court officials. Federal courts do not require prospective jurors to provide sensitive information nor do we call and threaten prospective jurors. Finally, federal courts do not post on a Web site or any public site the names of jurors that have failed to comply with a jury summons or fail to appear for jury selection.

It is a crime for anyone to falsely represent himself or herself as a federal court official.  Citizen receiving threatening phone calls for failure to report for jury duty should never provide sensitive information (credit card numbers, bank account information, social security numbers, etc.) about themselves or family members.  Citizens receiving these calls can defend yourself by simply hanging up the phone and contacting the Federal Jury Administrator for the District of Idaho at 208-334-1493.  

Jury Scams
Judiciary Warns Public About "Jury Phone Scam"
March 2024: Canyon Co. Sheriff's Office

The scammers are calling multiple times, leaving voice messages, emailing Coinstar Bitcoin ATM Kiosk instructions, and a U.S. District Court Federal Arrest Warrant.

Calls from Blocked Phone Numbers: 208-306-8671 and 208-454-7510.

Email used: OfficeCanyoncountycivildept@outlook.com

Names used:  Lt. Daniels, Sgt. Brain Adams & Sgt. Jason Roberts

Sept 2023 Jury Scam Sgt. Johnson/Ada Co. Sheriff

Caller ID displayed "No Caller ID."  Male caller left a voice message identifying himself as Sgt. Stephen Johnson with Ada County Sheriff's Office and provided call back number of (270) 418-2072. Caller spoke quickly/hard to understand. Threatened arrest for failing to appear for federal grand jury & contempt of court. See below for full detailed description of the scam.

 

Sept 2023 Jury Scam - BPD Officer Mayes #3327

The call originated from 208-481-4133. Male caller with accent identified himself as Boise Police Officer Johnathan Mayes, Badge #3327. He advised a warrant had been issued for failure to appear to a federal jury notice that had been signed for on July 25th. The caller directed him to report to the police station to complete a DNR "Did not receive notice" to clear everything up. Boise Police Department was notified. 

Jury Scams
Judiciary Warns Public About "Jury Phone Scam"
AUGUST 2023 Bannock County Jury Scam

POCATELLO — The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury service. These scammers are asking for false fines to be paid with prepaid cards.

Scammers Posing as Bannock County Employees
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury service. These scammers are asking for false fines to be paid with prepaid cards.
Jury Scam Warning Poster

The Jury Office for the United States Courts for the District of Idaho will never ask for payment, a credit card or social security number for failure to appear for jury duty.

Please report suspicious activity immediately to your local law enforcement agency.


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