Jury Scam Reported In Seal Beach, Orange County

SEAL BEACH, CA — Have you been called by someone claiming to be with Orange County Superior Court? Don't be afraid to hang up the phone, court officials say.

The OC Superior Court Officials are warning all Orange County residents to beware of a rash of scams attempting to steal personal information.

Officials have seen an increase in reports of scammers calling residents to claim they face prosecution for failing to report for jury service and need to provide confidential information such as a Social Security number.

The scam is an attempt at identity theft. Court authorities never call anyone demanding personal information such as Social Security or credit card numbers, a court spokesman noted.

Anyone receiving such a call is encouraged to hang up and call police.

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