Beware, Don’t Click On This Email Scam in Arkansas

It's a sad truth but criminals are everywhere and they are constantly popping up on our computers. Here is a scam you really need to be aware of because it plays on your fear.   

Email Scams Can Play on Your Fear

The fear it plays on is your fear of being summoned to court and if you do not respond you could have a warrant out for your arrest. And looks like it's from a law office too.

I just got the email a couple of days ago and the email looks pretty legit. Well, that is considering I've never received an email like this saying I'm supposed to appear in court. And believe me, I did take notice of this email immediately.

Here Are 5 Signs That This Email Is A Scam

After my panic settled I looked at the email closer. There were five things I noticed,

1. It says you'll need to appear at the county courthouse,  it doesn't name the actual county or the address.

2. It says to bring all documents and witnesses to court on your hearing date. Pretty vague there too. No actual date is listed. Why? Because, this way a scam will never be outdated. This one has been floating around for a couple of years now.

3. Then the instructions are to click on a link so you can see the court notice. You click on that and then you have been scammed. Do Not Click on That Link! 

4. The Threat: If you do not appear in court the Judge can issue a warrant. Vague again on the judge's name.

5. It's signed by Vincent Gambino Baker, Attorney at Law. A quick Google search on that name and there is no man be that name, only warnings that this is a Scam.

    The Email Scam

Here's the email below. I've highlighted in red the 5 things I lined out for you above.

You have Notice to Appear in Court.

 

Hereby you are notified that you have been scheduled to appear for your hearing at the county courthouse.

 

Please bring all documents and witnesses relating to this case with you to Court on your hearing date.

 

To view a copy of the court notice click here. Please, read it thoroughly.

 

Note: If you do not attend the hearing the Judge may issue a warrant for failure to appear in Court.

 

Regards,
Vincent Gambino Baker, Attorney at Law

What Do I Do If I Get An Email Like This?

Pretty sneaky if you ask me. Just please be aware of this email that is going around and others too. If you see something like this Do not panic, that is what they are expecting you to do and they are hoping you are scared enough to click on the link.

If you ever see something like this do not panic and do not click on any links. Just back out of it and then delete it.

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