09/11/2026
SCAM ALERT: Fake Federal Warrants and Jury Duty FinesBe on high alert for an active scam involving fraudulent legal documents threatening immediate arrest for missing jury duty. Scammers are circulating realistic-looking documents—often labeled as an Arrest Warrant from the "United States District Court" or "The Supreme Court"—claiming you failed to appear for jury service, are in contempt of court, and must pay a monetary sanction (such as $2,000).
Important facts to remember:
No calls or text messages:
Law enforcement and court officials will never call or text you to notify you of an outstanding warrant or demand payment over the phone.
No immediate electronic payments:
Legitimate federal or local courts will never demand immediate payment via phone, text, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or gift cards to cancel an arrest warrant.
Red flags on the document:
Fraudulent notices often mix different court names together (such as placing "The Supreme Court" seal onto a District Court warrant or referencing a nonexistent "Superior Court of the United States") to look intimidating.
What to do if you are contacted:
Do not pay: Do not send money, gift cards, or wire transfers.Do not share personal info:
Never confirm or provide your Social Security number, banking details, or address.Hang up and verify independently:
If you receive a call or text claiming you have a warrant, hang up immediately. Contact your local clerk of court or law enforcement agency directly using an independently verified phone number—never call back numbers provided in suspicious texts or voicemails.
Please share this warning to help protect family, friends, and neighbors from falling victim to these intimidation tactics.
