The woman left her cellphone unattended in her vehicle while reporting for jury duty, and upon her return, found it stolen along with a Venmo transfer.
Authorities are investigating the case, highlighting the importance of securing valuables in vehicles even near police stations or courthouses.
The incident serves as a warning of new scams targeting jurors, with criminals impersonating court employees to extract payments for missed jury service.
California courts are actively informing jurors that legitimate court employees will never demand payments via phone or email, aiming to protect potential victims.
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