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UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Jury duty scam warning issued by LA Superior Court
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Los Angeles County Superior Court officials warned residents about a jury duty scam in which callers falsely claim a person missed service and faces arrest. The court says it does not call, text, or email people to threaten arrest, demand immediate reporting, or request Social Security numbers, credit card, or bank information.
WHO: Los Angeles County Superior Court officials; Los Angeles County residents
WHAT: Warning about a jury duty scam involving calls that claim missed jury service, an issued warrant, and potential arrest; court urges residents not to share personal or financial information.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: Court officials said the scam involves callers falsely claiming missed jury service and threatening arrest, prompting the warning to help residents avoid fraud.
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