Court Warns of Fake Jury Summons Scam
Eighth Judicial District Court cautions Las Vegas residents about counterfeit jury duty postcards carrying fraudulent QR codes.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Financial Crime
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The Eighth Judicial District Court warned the public about fraudulent jury summons postcards designed to resemble official court notices, some containing counterfeit QR codes. The court is working with law enforcement to investigate the scam.
Why it matters
Fraudulent summonses can lead recipients to hand over personal information or respond to unofficial websites. Residents are urged to verify any jury notice before acting on it.
The court has confirmed the scam is under investigation with law enforcement, and Jury Services at 725-215-1011 is available to verify any summons. The scope of the scheme and the identity of those behind it have not been disclosed.
The players
Eighth Judicial District Court
The Eighth Judicial District Court is the principal trial court serving Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas, and is issuing the fraud warning.
The details
Scammers mail postcards styled to look like official jury summonses, often including a jury ID number, a group number, and a counterfeit QR code. Some scam notices list unfamiliar phone numbers or QR codes leading to unofficial websites, and the court advises recipients not to respond, scan codes, or share personal data.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Court publishes warning about the expanding jury duty scam.
Legal Context
Courts across the country have issued similar public alerts about fake jury summonses that imitate official notices to extract personal details. The Eighth Judicial District's warning places Clark County among jurisdictions working to counter civic-document impersonation.
Residents who receive a jury postcard should confirm it through Jury Services at 725-215-1011 before scanning any QR code or providing personal information. Legitimate notices direct recipients to a secure official website and list reporting dates on regular business days.
The takeaway
A jury notice that arrives by mail can be checked directly with the court before anyone responds. Pausing to verify protects personal information from scammers posing as official government offices.
Further reading
For more on similar schemes, browse Financial Crime coverage.
More information
Verify any jury summons on the Court jury questionnaire verification page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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