Mount Pleasant Police Department Victim Advocates

 

Scams for Missed Jury Duty

Contact Sergeant Ashley Croy                             Telephone 843.884.4176 Cell 843.872.8532 Email acroy@tompsc.com Website www.tompsc.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025

                                                         Scams for Missed Jury Duty

Mount Pleasant, SC—The Mount Pleasant Police Department has received an increase in reported bitcoin scams. These scams happen by phone, and the caller impersonates a police officer. The caller says that the victim did not show up for jury duty and that there is a warrant for their arrest unless money is sent by gift cards or digital currency. 

We ask the public not to send money to someone they do not know or to someone trying to extort money in this way. If you feel you have been a victim, please contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department to file a report at 843-884-4176. If you are contacted by someone asking for bitcoins or impersonating a police officer, please file a police report with the Mount Pleasant Police Department before proceeding. 

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