Jury Duty Warrant Scam
FTC documented a new 2025 twist on the jury duty scam: callers now direct victims to a website to enter personal information 'to verify identity and clear the warrant.' The classic script claims you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.
Reports
FTC documented July 2025
First documented
2018
Last active
2026-03
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What the scam says
Classic: 'This is the [County] Sheriff's Office. You missed jury duty. A warrant has been issued for your arrest. Pay $500 in gift cards immediately to have the warrant recalled.' 2025 new twist (FTC-documented): 'To clear the warrant, visit [website] and enter your name, date of birth, and Social Security number.' Both variants end with demands for payment or personal data.
4 red flags
FTC issued a specific 2025 consumer alert about the new jury duty website variant
Real courts send jury duty notices by certified mail — never by phone call
A court will never ask for gift card payment to 'recall a warrant'
The new website variant is designed to harvest SSN and personal data for identity theft
What to do
Hang up — courts do not call about missed jury duty
If you have a genuine concern, call your county court clerk at the number on their official website
Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Report to your local FBI field office if money was sent
Report this scam
Source
FTC consumer alert 2025 — jury duty scam with new website variant; consumer.ftc.gov/phone-scams
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/03/missed-jury-duty-scam-has-new-twist ↗Specific scam messages in this pattern
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Jury Duty Warrant Scam?▼
FTC documented a new 2025 twist on the jury duty scam: callers now direct victims to a website to enter personal information 'to verify identity and clear the warrant.' The classic script claims you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.
How do I recognize a Jury Duty Warrant Scam?▼
Red flags: FTC issued a specific 2025 consumer alert about the new jury duty website variant; Real courts send jury duty notices by certified mail — never by phone call; A court will never ask for gift card payment to 'recall a warrant'.
What should I do if I receive a Jury Duty Warrant Scam?▼
Hang up — courts do not call about missed jury duty If you have a genuine concern, call your county court clerk at the number on their official website Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
How common is the Jury Duty Warrant Scam?▼
FTC documented July 2025. First documented: 2018. Source: FTC consumer alert 2025 — jury duty scam with new website variant; consumer.ftc.gov/phone-scams.
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First documented: 2018 · Last active: 2026-03
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