If a jury summons postcard lands in your mailbox this week, take a second look before you scan anything. The Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County is warning that scammers are mailing fake jury summonses made to look like the court’s official postcards, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the scam is on the rise.
What the fake summons looks like
According to the court’s warning, reported by News 3, the fake cards can include a juror ID number, a group number and a counterfeit QR code. Warning signs include:
- A reporting date that doesn’t match the court’s schedule, such as a Saturday
- An unfamiliar phone number that goes unanswered or straight to voicemail
- A QR code that leads to an unofficial website or asks for sensitive personal information
How a real summons works
The court says genuine postcards point recipients to a secure website to verify the summons, always list official court contact information, and always have reporting dates on regular business days. The court said it is working with law enforcement to investigate.
What to do if you get one
Don’t respond, don’t scan the QR code and don’t give out personal information. To check whether a summons is real, go to the court’s Jury Services page at clarkcountycourts.us/departments/jury-services/, scroll down to “Complete Jury Questionnaire,” click “Sign On” and enter your juror ID and ZIP code. You can also call Jury Services at 725-215-1011. Report suspicious notices to the court and local police, and file a report with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
What it means for locals and visitors
Jury duty scams have hit Clark County before, often with threats of jail or demands for payment. The court does not ask for money or sensitive financial details through a QR code or a phone call. If something about a summons feels off, verify it directly with the court before doing anything else, and give older relatives and neighbors a heads-up, since they are frequent targets.
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