'jury duty summons scam' alert and help!
hello all! I've recently learned about a scam (...the hard way) that poses as law enforcement coming to collect bond for fake outstanding warrants and wanted to spread the word!
Here's an MSN article that helped me "Jury duty scam: How it works and what to watch out for" (or https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/jury-duty-scam-how-it-works-and-what-to-watch-out-for/ar-AA26rOKv )
The most important thing about any of this: if anyone other than a Judge in a court of law says you are under a 'gag order', start talking your fucking head off.
They will use the vague concept of a 'gag order' to keep you isolated and easier to control. You Need Legal Representation And Advocates. this 'gag order' not only applies to monetary scams but also applies to other extortion schemes including human trafficking. I promise the "punishment" of being loud and vocal is always always preferred over being silent and alone while being extorted.
In short, these scammers are really good at using official-ish jargon and depend on your lack of knowledge to scam money out of you! If there's any concern, hang up, and contact the official person/entity that is allegedly calling you. There is no "time limit", there is no reason "things should be settled by the end of today". If you feel weird, if you feel out of place, if you feel like this "isn't how things should be happening", talk to someone trusted.
All of this to say, I did unfortunately lose money to these scammers (all while sweating buckets), so if anyone would be so kind as to take a look through my Etsy ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeopoldsLoom ) and possibly purchase something, I'd be so unbelievably grateful. please stay safe out there, look out for each other, and have a great day! <3
