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Minnesota Judicial Branch warns public of jury duty scam
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Northern News Now) – A nationwide scam has made its way to Minnesota.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is warning the public of scammers that are calling people claiming the person who answers the phone has a warrant out for their arrest for missing jury duty.
The caller pressures victims into providing personal information to the scammer, as well as provide immediate payment to avoid arrest.
Officials said they first became aware of the scam after the Duluth Courthouse received a phone call from someone who had received one of the scam calls.
If you receive this type of phone call, do not give out any personal information.
If you believe you’re being scammed, hang up and contact your local jury office or law enforcement agency to verify the claims directly.
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