Riverside County Superior Court: Beware of Jury Summons Scam

RIVERSIDE - Riverside County Superior Court officials today warned residents to beware of a scam targeting people who may ignored a jury summons.

According to Presiding Judge Mark Cope, people in recent weeks have been contacted by parties claiming to be with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department or the court, seeking payments to resolve warrants stemming from a failure to report for jury duty.

''Please be aware that these calls are fraudulent,'' Cope said. ''They have no connection with the court or the sheriff's office.''

He said the fraudsters typically ask for personal information and...