The dangerous jury duty scam
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Hey there, it's Kim. Of course, after today's Daily Tech Update, this is amazing. I'm going to share with you this week's Saturday steals. It's just some of my favorite finds that will make life a little smarter, easier, and tech ahead, all at a great price. Let's expose a new and very dangerous scam that so far has defrauded everyone who's fallen for it in as much as $30,000 each. I'm Kim Commando for NetSuite. AI has changed the world, and businesses using it have the advantage. Download the free business guide, Demystifying AI, at netsuite.com slash kim. The jury duty scam begins with a phone call, an email, or a text that appears to be from the local police. It's not. The number is being spoofed.
It's a favorite tactic of scammers. In all cases, victims are told that they missed a court summons for jury duty, and to settle the matter and avoid arrest, They need to pay the fine right now.
What is the dangerous jury duty scam about?
Payments should be made electronically with Venmo or Zelle, crypto or wire transfers. Or you can even pay with gift cards. Here was the bottom line. The call and all similar calls purportedly from the police are phony. The government never ever calls you, texts or emails. Don't engage or respond. Just hang up already. Sign up for my free newsletter. You're going to love it at GetKim.com. And now it's time for your Saturday steals. If you like tech that works hard and costs less, you're going to love these. Now, let's jump into some of my best finds from this week. And don't forget to visit my Amazon shop where you can find all my deals and recommended tech on demand. Just head to Amazon.com slash shop slash Kim Commando.
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How do scammers use spoofing tactics in this scam?
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What payment methods are targeted by the jury duty scam?
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What should you do if you receive a call about jury duty?
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What are the warning signs of jury duty scams?
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Chapters
8 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:53
2
What is the dangerous jury duty scam about?
0:53–2:07
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How do scammers use spoofing tactics in this scam?
2:07–2:54
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What payment methods are targeted by the jury duty scam?
2:54–3:30
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What should you do if you receive a call about jury duty?
3:30–3:49
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What are the warning signs of jury duty scams?
3:49–4:01
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How can you protect yourself from falling for scams?
4:01–4:20
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What are the consequences of engaging with scammers?
4:20–8:25