LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan Legal professional Basic Dana Nessel is reissuing a shopper alert relating to scammers impersonating authorities entities.
The Division of Legal professional Basic (Division) says jury responsibility scams have been reported throughout the state, most lately in West Michigan. Scammers name individuals, claiming to symbolize the Kent County Sheriff’s Division, and falsely state that they’ve failed to seem for jury responsibility and should instantly submit bond.
Delinquent jurors are by no means contracted by telephone to pay fines for missed jury responsibility. Official notifications are despatched by mail with particular directions on what to do subsequent.
“Scammers use worry and intimidation as techniques to steal your hard-earned cash,” stated Nessel in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“You can protect yourself by doing your own internet research. Looking up the phone number for the government agency allows you to call and inquire without relying upon information provided by the scammer,” stated the Division in a information launch despatched to six Information.
