Las Vegas police are warning residents about a round of scam calls reported Monday in which callers threatened people with arrest over supposedly missed court dates or jury duty. Metro said the callers are using believable tactics and false claims to pressure people into responding quickly.
How the scam calls work
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the calls involve people claiming the recipient is in trouble for missing a court date, jury duty or grand jury duty. The threat is direct: pay attention now or face arrest.
Why they can be hard to spot
Police described the calls as convincing. Scammers may use official-sounding language and false claims to make the situation feel urgent, hoping the person on the line reacts before checking whether the claim is real.
What to do if you receive one
If someone calls saying you missed court or jury duty and are about to be arrested, do not let the caller pressure you into acting immediately. Treat the call as suspicious and verify the claim through an official court or law enforcement contact you look up yourself, not a number provided by the caller.
Investigation status
Police said they received several reports Monday. No suspect information was released in the warning, and police did not provide details about whether anyone lost money or personal information.
Key Facts
- Police received multiple reports of scam calls on Monday.
- Callers reportedly threatened arrest over alleged missed court dates or jury duty.
- Police said scammers use convincing tactics and false claims to pressure victims.