Ok so I checked this out on SNOPES and it appears to be true.... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

SANDYSAND · 10-30-2007, 11:46 AM

http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp

This has been verified by the FBI (Their link is also included below).

Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summons for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of scam has surfaced.

The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo, your identity just got stolen.

The scam has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma . This (scam) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they're with t he court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.

Check it out here:

http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel05/092805.htm <http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel05/092805.htm>

http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp <http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp>

chattiesmom · 10-30-2007, 11:48 AM

Thank you for the warning. A good rule of thumb is to NEVER EVER give your SSN out to ANYONE over the phone. Way too many dishonest people in the world.

SANDYSAND · 10-30-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Thank you for the warning. A good rule of thumb is to NEVER EVER give your SSN out to ANYONE over the phone. Way too many dishonest people in the world.

That's so true!!!

I feel bad b/c some individuals get those type of calls and they get scared & do give out too much info

girlybella · 10-30-2007, 11:52 AM

thanks for posting this, I have passed onto others

mustangbee · 10-30-2007, 11:56 AM

Good Thread!
Yes it's true, I was asked once for my SS# over the phone, When I asked what office could I meet them at because I never give out information over the phone, they hung up on me.

Heads up to those with kids in school. In some schools your kids ID is there SS#,
Not a good idea, they had it like that 2 years ago at SDSU, and many had theirs stolen. It's now changed there, but many schools are still using the ss#'s

Tammyh · 10-30-2007, 12:10 PM

I'm so glad you posted this. It's always good to be well informed. I can see why someone could be tricked into giving out info. when in shock with the information that there is a warrant out for their arrest. You know, if these criminals put as much time and creativity into living an honest life as they do in these schemes they'd probably be very successful.

Nikki+2 · 10-30-2007, 12:27 PM

Wow, thanks for posting! I'll be sure to pass it on.

cockerduchess · 10-30-2007, 12:35 PM

Thanks for posting this I have sent this to all of my friends and family.

YorkieMom55 · 10-30-2007, 01:06 PM

The State Drivers License Rolls are used for County Court Jury Duty not SSN listings. If you ever receive a call like that you can call your County Clerk's office to verify &/or report it. I don't know what database the Federal Court uses.

xtine · 10-30-2007, 01:36 PM

I sent this to all my friends and family.. and i hope you dont mind i cross-posted it on another forum.

Jenn218 · 10-30-2007, 02:13 PM

Great post! Thanks!!

Rae Rae · 10-30-2007, 02:51 PM

I haven't heard of this, but thanks for the headsup. I'll definitly forward it!

10-30-2007, 11:46 AM	#1
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Ok so I checked this out on SNOPES and it appears to be true.... http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp This has been verified by the FBI (Their link is also included below). Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summons for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of scam has surfaced. The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo, your identity just got stolen. The scam has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma . This (scam) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they're with t he court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud. Check it out here: http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel05/092805.htm <http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel05/092805.htm> http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp <http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp> __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

10-30-2007, 11:48 AM	#2
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Thank you for the warning. A good rule of thumb is to NEVER EVER give your SSN out to ANYONE over the phone. Way too many dishonest people in the world. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

10-30-2007, 11:56 AM	#5
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Good Thread! Yes it's true, I was asked once for my SS# over the phone, When I asked what office could I meet them at because I never give out information over the phone, they hung up on me. Heads up to those with kids in school. In some schools your kids ID is there SS#, Not a good idea, they had it like that 2 years ago at SDSU, and many had theirs stolen. It's now changed there, but many schools are still using the ss#'s __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-30-2007, 12:10 PM	#6
Tammyh YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 399	I'm so glad you posted this. It's always good to be well informed. I can see why someone could be tricked into giving out info. when in shock with the information that there is a warrant out for their arrest. You know, if these criminals put as much time and creativity into living an honest life as they do in these schemes they'd probably be very successful. __________________ Bella & Lucee's Momma

10-30-2007, 12:27 PM	#7
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Wow, thanks for posting! I'll be sure to pass it on. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

10-30-2007, 11:52 AM	#4
girlybella YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,091	thanks for posting this, I have passed onto others

10-30-2007, 12:35 PM	#8
cockerduchess Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,473	Thanks for posting this I have sent this to all of my friends and family. __________________ Emma GraceTia Bella Maddie

10-30-2007, 01:06 PM	#9
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	The State Drivers License Rolls are used for County Court Jury Duty not SSN listings. If you ever receive a call like that you can call your County Clerk's office to verify &/or report it. I don't know what database the Federal Court uses. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

10-30-2007, 01:36 PM	#10
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	I sent this to all my friends and family.. and i hope you dont mind i cross-posted it on another forum.

10-30-2007, 02:13 PM	#11
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Great post! Thanks!! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

10-30-2007, 02:51 PM	#12
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I haven't heard of this, but thanks for the headsup. I'll definitly forward it! __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella