A new fraud alert has been issued for residents across Arizona.

The Arizona Supreme Court said jury-related fraud is widespread across the state.

recently Coconino CountyThe High Court received many calls from residents saying they had been contacted by someone claiming to be a “jury member.”

They said the callers used offensive and threatening language in an attempt to verify personal information such as addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth.

of Maricopa CountyResidents have reported similar calls with scammers trying to collect fines. The scammers reportedly threatened residents with arrest for failing to appear before a jury, but offered to settle the matter by collecting a fine.

of Yuma County Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and trying to collect court-related fines across the state.

The Supreme Court reminds residents of Arizona jury members, court officials, and law enforcement officials to: do not contacting citizens to request personal information or confirmation of payment;

The Supreme Court is urging everyone to be vigilant against giving or verifying personal information or paying fines over the phone.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has been notified of this fraud.

If you have fallen victim to this or similar scams, please contact your local law enforcement.If you believe you have been contacted by an individual claiming to be a jury member, you may file a complaint online. here.

You can also call 602-542-5763 (Phoenix), 520-628-6648 (Tucson), or toll free outside the Phoenix subway station at 1-800-352-8431.