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Crypto Scam demands Bitcoin for fake jury duty fines. They use fake warrants and threats to deceive victims. Verify court notices and report suspicious demands. The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia has issued a public alert in response to a surge of jury duty scams. The criminals are presenting themselves as court officials and are threatening people into making payments. In the form of Bitcoin, gift cards, or bank transfers without any real intention of serving on a jury. Increase in Jury Duty Scams Scammers are allegedly calling their victims and informing them that they failed to show up for jury duty, reported by official channels. They later display fake arrest warrants, meant to look legitimate, to terrify and alarm their victims. Preying on their fear, they provide the solution to this purported problem they require instant payment via untrackable means such as cryptocurrency or gift cards. The court has made it clear that it does not issue warrants of arrest for nonappearance. Forr jury duty unless one has been formally summoned and has defaulted. In its advisory, the court cautioned the public to be careful and confirm the authenticity of such claims before acting on them. How the Scammers Operate Their victims are usually led through the payment process. With the scammers directing them on how to deposit money into Bitcoin ATMs or buy gift cards. In many instances. The scammers portray themselves as law enforcement officers or court representatives, employing sophisticated jargon and realistic-looking documentation to sound credible. These strategies are not limited to Virginia only. The same kind of scams have been witnessed in Arizona. Where criminals have been targeting senior-citizens. By posing as officers of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. PCSD financial crimes investigator Detective Michael Wilson reported a rise in…

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