Friday, January 17, 2025

Scams for Missed Jury Duty



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Sergeant Ashley Croy                            

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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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