New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte explained how the scam works.”With a new variation on what is now a recognized deception, this scam hits a vulnerable spot in consumers through the use of fear and intimidation,” Ayotte stated in a 2005 press release. “The caller tells the victim that he (or she) has failed to appear for jury duty and that there is a warrant for his arrest. The victim claims he has never received notification to appear for jury duty. The caller then asks the victim to verify his identity by providing his date of birth, Social Security number and, sometimes, other personal information. The victim is so caught off guard and frightened at this point that he gives up information without hesitation because he thinks he may have broken the law.”

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