The Maryland Judiciary has issued a reminder to the public to remain cautious about telephone scams. These scams often involve threats of arrest for failing to appear in court or individuals posing as judicial employees to extort money. Although there is no immediate threat from an ongoing scam, vigilance is advised.
The Judiciary emphasizes that it does not contact individuals via phone or email to collect payments or personal information. "Courts do not request credit card or E-pay payments by email or telephone," they stated. The public is urged not to share personal details, credit card numbers, or bank information with callers or emails claiming court affiliations.
If contacted regarding a court case or an arrest warrant, individuals should reach out directly to their local District Court or circuit court. Contact details for each court can be found on the Maryland Judiciary website's courts directory.