The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a scam where criminals pose as police officers, sheriffs, and Judiciary employees claiming there is a warrant for the victim’s arrest for failing appear for jury duty.

Individuals who get a phone call regarding a warrant for failure to appear for jury duty should hang up without responding to any questions or pressing any numbers they may be asked to press. Anyone who receives an email that looks to be from the Judiciary, but you did not send an email first, should not click on any links or attachments and delete it immediately.

Court staff or law enforcement do not call or email anyone regarding outstanding bench warrants related to jury duty. Generally all communication from the Judiciary regarding jury service is handled through the U.S. mail.