Scam threatening victims with jail time becoming a trend

The Wyoming Judicial Branch is warning citizens that any demand for a cash deposit from someone claiming to be connected with the courts or law enforcement is almost certainly a scam.

According to a press release, there is currently a trend of individuals pretending to be associated with the judicial system to con members of the public out of large sums of money.

Those who have been contacted by such individuals have been told they have arrest warrants in place for failing to appear for jury duty or similar reasons.

The scammers then tell their victim to obtain cash and deposit it in specific accounts in CoinStar Bitcoin machines.

The Wyoming Judicial Branch cautions that any call, email or text that threatens fines or jail time if you do not comply with a request for a cash deposit is fraudulent.

Wyoming’s courts will never require you to make a payment anywhere other than your local clerk of court’s office, while local law enforcement will never ask for a monetary deposit as part of an investigation.

If you receive a call or message of this nature or are unsure whether you have been targeted by a spam, contact your local clerk of court, local law enforcement or the Wyoming Judicial Branch.