Rhode Islanders warned of a jury duty scam demanding immediate fines via cryptocurrency.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha warns Rhode Islanders of a scam where individuals receive calls claiming they missed jury duty and must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest. The callers instruct victims to withdraw money and transfer it in various ways, including converting it to cryptocurrency. Cunha advises not to send money and to contact local police or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
April 11, 2024
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