Crime & Safety
New Version Of 'Jury Duty' Scam Circulating In Tolland County
The is a new version of a common scam circulating in Tolland County, state police said.
TOLLAND, CT — The is a new version of a common scam circulating in Tolland County involving police imposters, authorities said.
State police from the Troop C barracks issued a warning Thursday. They have advised the public about similar scams in the past.
Said state police, "Troop C has received reports of a phone scam where the scammer is stating you missed jury duty. The scammer claims there is a warrant for your arrest and tries to get you to give out personal or financial information to pay a 'bond,'" state police said.
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The conclusion?
"This is 100 percent a scam," state police said.
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State police said those receiving such calls should, hang up right away, never give out any personal or banking information, block the number and report the number.
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