Nevada Court Warns of Fake Jury Summons

Residents of Clark County who received a jury summons by mail should check the details before responding, according to a new warning from the Eighth Judicial District of Nevada. The court stated that scammers are sending fake postcards designed to look exactly like official jury notifications. These fraudulent documents aim to trick recipients into providing personal information or visiting unofficial websites.

The court described the scheme as a growing problem. The fake postcards often contain a jury identification number, a group number, and a QR code. The court noted that these codes may link to unofficial websites or request confidential data. Some of the documents also list phone numbers that are not associated with the court.

Residents can spot several red flags in the fake mailers. The court pointed out that fraudulent postcards often include dates that do not match the court calendar, such as weekends. For example, a summons might list a Saturday for service, which is not a standard business day for the court. Additionally, calling the phone number on a fake postcard may result in no answer or a voicemail asking the caller to leave a message.

Legitimate jury postcards direct recipients to a secure website to verify their summons. These official documents include the court's standard contact information. The court emphasized that all legitimate service dates fall on normal business days. If the mailer looks correct, recipients should verify the summons through the official court channels rather than using the contact information provided on the postcard.

The Eighth Judicial District advised people who receive a suspicious notification to ignore it. Recipients should not answer the call, scan the QR code, or provide personal information. To verify a summons, residents can visit clarkcountycourts.us/departments/jury-services. They should select “Complete Jury Questionnaire,” click “Sign On,” and enter their jury ID and zip code. Alternatively, they can call the Jury Services office at 725-215-1011.

The court is working with local police to investigate the fraud. Officials are collecting reports of suspicious communications to help researchers gather evidence. The court encourages residents to report fake jury notifications to the court, local law enforcement, and the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.