Use of Jury Duty Scam for Identity Theft Grows

Police: 25 Fall Victim to Jury Scam in Eagle County
A telephone solicitation "jury duty" scam has victimized at least 25 people in Eagle County this year, authorities said.

The victims surrendered their Social Security number to a caller who identified himself as a "jury coordinator," and the information was then used to steal their identity, according to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office.

The same or similar scam has been reported in 11 states, including Illinois and Oklahoma.
As part of the scam, a caller tells people who have answered their phone they've missed a jury duty assignment. When the victim protests the accusation, the caller asks for a Social Security number and date of birth to verify identity and to cancel an arrest warrant.