Title: Juror Scam Alert in Northern Marianas Islands: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and Financial Crimes

Warning Issued against Sophisticated Scam in Northern Marianas Islands

In a chilling reminders of the increasing threat of identity theft and financial crimes, the Northern Marianas Islands have become the latest target of a juris scam. At least 14 federal court districts across the country have reported similar attempts, urging vigilance amongst residents.

##False Claims of Jury Service via Email

The Administrative Office of the US Courts has issued a warning after residents in the Northern Marianas Islands received emails claiming they had been selected for jury service. These emails demanded personal information, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers, date of birth, cell phone numbers, and mother’s maiden names, under the threat of fines and potential jail time for non-compliance.

##Important Reminder: No Authentic Court Communications via Email

However, these emails were a ruse designed to aid identity theft, and had no connection to either the federal courts or eJuror, the online registration program used in approximately 80 US court districts. The Administrative Office emphasized that such requests for personal identification information would never be sent via email in authentic court communications. Instead, jury participants would receive formal written correspondence instructing them on how to access a secure, authenticated online connection.

##Federal Crime: False Representation of Federal Court Employees

The false representation of a federal court employee is a federal crime. District Court officials in the region are advised to post warnings about the scam on their public websites to protect local residents. Anyone experiencing suspicions about a fraudulent email or call should immediately contact their nearest district court clerk’s office.

##Steps to Safeguard Personal Information

Anyone who unwittingly provided personal information in response to the email should take prompt precautions to safeguard their personal and financial information. This could entail contacting the major credit bureaus to place fraud alerts on their accounts.

##Stay Informed and Be Vigilant

To learn more about juror scams and their potentially devastating consequences, please visit the US Courts webpage and view the instructive video. For contact information of local courts, consult the US Courts’ court locator.

##Stay Informed and Protect Yourself

Stay informed and be vigilant. Protect yourself from these nefarious scams by being aware of the latest threats and following proper security protocols.