Officials warn that scammers are spoofing court phone numbers, trying to solicit money

Pennsylvania court officials are warning that scammers are mimicking court phone numbers.

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts warns that during these spoof calls, scammers tell targets they have missed jury service, have a warrant out for their arrest, and have unpaid court fines and outstanding fees.

The scammer then threatens to send police to place the target under arrest unless they immediately pay the court fines and fees. The target is also made to think they can’t report the call to authorities, because the scammer says there’s a gag order attached to the warrant.