Scammers target Clark County residents with false jury duty calls

Residents in Clark County are being targeted in a wave of jury duty scams. 

Clark County Superior Court and Clark County District Court do not initiate calls about warrants, fines, fees or other forms of payments for jury service. Clark County Courts would never ask residents for money over the phone. 

• The caller states that a citation must be paid immediately, or the individual will be subject to arrest, or an arrest warrant will be issued. 
• The caller states that District Court Judge James B. Smith or Judge Chad E. Sleight has issued the individual a warrant for a failure to appear for jury service.
• The caller may identify themselves as a law enforcement or court deputy and provide a badge number and phone number.  
• The caller may ask for the person’s name, address or social security number. 
• The caller may tell the person to stay on the phone and not attempt to disconnect. 
• The caller may direct the person to meet them with cash or pay for the citation over the phone.