THE U-S MARSHALS SERVICE IN NEW MEXICO IS OUT WITH A SCAM WARNING. THE MARSHALS SERVICE AND THE FBI SAY THE SCAMMERS TELL THE INTENDED VICTIM THEY FAILED TO REPORT FOR JURY DUTY AND MUST NOW PAY A FINE OR FACE ARREST. THE VICTIM IS URGED TO PURCHASE A PREPAID DEBIT CARD OR GIFT CARD AND READ THE NUMBER OVER THE PHONE TO COVER THE FINE.
THE MARSHALS SERVICE SAYS THE CALLER SOMETIMES PROVIDES INFORMATION LIKE BADGE NUMBERS AND NAMES OF REAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN AN EFFORT TO ADD CREDIBILITY TO THE CALL. THE MARSHALS SERVICE SAYS IT NEVER ASKS FOR ANY CREDIT OR DEBIT INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE AND TO REPORT ANY CALLS TO POLICE.
