Court Warning of Identity Theft Risk
Identity thieves have found a new way to get information from unsuspecting consumers. Thieves call posing as a court official and claim that the individual has missed jury duty or there is a warrant out for their arrest. The thief then asks the victim to verify various pieces of personal data such as a social security number.
One woman was victimized this way in Connecticut and federal courts across the country are warning consumers about this latest scam.
Courts communicate with people through the mail and they don’t ask for social security numbers or credit cards over the phone. To see the court’s official warning, go to the main website.
Never give or confirm personal information to anyone over the phone unless you have initiated the call.