State court officials send warning on jury-duty scam

In recent weeks, residents in three Wisconsin counties reported being asked for personal information by telephone callers accusing them of missing jury duty, said A. John Voelker, director of state courts. ...

DATCP’s [Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's] Office of Privacy Protection advises consumers that legitimate companies or agencies don’t call or e-mail asking for personal information like account, credit card or social security numbers. Never give out personal information unless you initiated the contact. ...