Court Scams

There has been a significant increase in jury scam calls, texts, emails and mailings targeting Washington state residents. Scammers can be very convincing, repeating your name, address, Social Security numbers and other information that makes them seem legitimate.

Please tell your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors that courts, law enforcement and government agencies do not initiate calls about missing jury service or threatening the imposition of fees or driver's license suspension for failure to make a payment, and will never ask for payment or financial information.

Anyone who receives such a message is strongly advised not to respond, click on any links, or provide personal or financial information. These messages are not authorized and should be considered suspicious.

Scams In the News

• WA, Seattle 'DMV' text message is a scam, official warns (June 24, 2025)
  Seattle Times
• Court fine scams hit Washington residents and beyond (March 1, 2024)
  Oregon Judicial Department
• Clark County warns residents of jury duty scam (February 17, 2024)
  The Columbian via Longview Daily News
• BBB Employee Who Fell Victim to Jury Duty Scam: 'The Humiliation Is Awful"
  KOMO News
• Jury Duty Threats A Scam To Steal Money
  The Columbian"
• The Jury Is In: It's A Scam Targeting Pierce County Residents
  News Tribune

Resources

• Federal Bureau of Investigation
  Detailed information on how to protect yourself from cyber scams.