DC Police Warns Against Jury Duty Phone Scam

The Metropolitan Police Department is warning the public of a jury duty phone scam.

Phone scammers impersonate members of MPD and attempt to extort people by claiming an arrest warrant has been issued against them for not appearing at a jury duty summons. The scammer then asks for money to remove the warrant.

The Metropolitan Police Department will never solicit anyone for monetary funds, bank information, or social security numbers.

If you happen to receive unsolicited phone calls similar in nature:

• Don’t feel pressured to act. Scammers may have some public information about you (like your name and address), but that does not mean they are legitimate. Verify by contacting the appropriate agency directly using customer service info on their public websites.
• MPD will never demand payment by phone. Do not share your credit card number, personal information, or other financial information. Do not wire transfer money or transfer funds to anyone you do not know.