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 and device.
Clicking on the link in the text also requests payment from the victim, the DSD said, noting the scammers will likely send three text messages saying something similar to:
- “Have you made plans so you can attend your court date tomorrow?”
- “This is a friendly reminder that your court date is scheduled for…”
- “Final Reminder: Your court date is scheduled for…”
Colorado Courts will not call or text to collect a fine without first sending written documentation, according to the DSD, which urged to never pay money over the phone to someone claiming to be a court representative.
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Anyone who receives a text message like those above are also asked to contact the police and notify the State Attorney General’s Office and/or call the Denver District Attorney’s Office Fraud Hotline at 720-913-9179.
Denverites may also check if they received a jury summons by contacting the Colorado Jury Commissioner’s Office for Denver by email or by phone at 303-606-2305…