Scam Alert!

Beware of someone calling/texting regarding a failure to comply with a summons for grand jury at District Court (1111 Alakea St). I got such a call today. The caller (“Lt. Smith” “Badge No.8120”) indicated that I might be held in custody for up to 72 hours and fined $4,000. The number on my caller Id was 808-538-5500. This is the number on the Hawaii State Judiciary website (number was probably spoofed). The caller got angry/elusive when I requested further information (caller’s first name, an official letter confirming the information). I also told the caller that I will call the Hawaii State Judiciary to confirm. The caller threatened to have me arrested if I hung up the phone. I hung up anyway and called the Hawaii State Judiciary and the office that handles grand juries. I was told that this was a scam. The Judiciary does not call and threaten to jail/fine people if they fail to report for jury duty.

I reported the incident to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center and Honolulu Crime Stoppers. Stay safe everyone.