Jury Duty Scam Targeting Indiana Residents

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Jury Duty Scam Targeting Indiana Residents

By Scott Sarvay

Story Published: Nov 4, 2009 at 6:20 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 4, 2009 at 6:20 PM EST

PENDLETON, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Indiana State Police are warning citizens of an 11 state jury duty scam.

The scammer claims they are the jury coordinator for the area and that “you” the victim failed to appear for jury duty.

The scammer then asks for your social security number and date of birth to cancel the arrest warrant out for your arrest.

The information given by the victim is then used to steal the victim’s identity.

Never give out your personal information over the phone.

Here are some tips to help keep your identity safe from theft:

  • Release your social security number only when absolutely necessary

  • Do not have your social security number printed on your checks

  • When you order new checks have them delivered to your bank and not your home

  • Order your social security earnings statement once a year to check for fraud

  • Cross-cut shred your credit card receipts, bills, and other financial information

  • Order your credit report once a year to check for inaccuracies and fraud

  • Do not leave envelopes containing bill payments in your mailbox

  • Do not carry credit cards, social security cards, birth certificates, and passports in your wallet

  • Do not create PIN numbers by utilizing your house address, date of birth, or consecutive numbers


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