Clark County Clerk Scam

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There is a fraudulent citation notice that appears to come from the Clark County Clerk’s Office. The document claims the recipient failed to appear for jury duty and must pay a $600 citation fee. It looks official, referencing the Regional Justice Center, using real names of county officials, and even listing court addresses—but it’s completely fake.

The Clark County Clerk does NOT issue citations of any kind, and anyone who receives this document should not send payment or provide any personal information. If you’ve received this or something similar, do not send any money, and spread the word to protect others from falling victim to this scam.

Common Tactics

Send official-looking citations claiming failure to appear for jury duty
Reference real locations like the Regional Justice Center and Clark County court officials
Impersonate actual employees or judges using names that are publicly available
Include a “citation fee” (in this example, $600) with instructions to pay to avoid legal consequences
Use legal-style formatting and seals to mimic official documents
- Upon closer inspection, the County Seal appears to be AI-generated

Warning Signs

The document says it’s from the Clark County Clerk but demands a payment or fine
It includes threats like prosecution or legal penalties for not paying
Claims you’ll be compliant if you “pay now” to avoid further court action
Contains poor grammar or typos, such as “mandated orders by the szte”
Lists a fake or altered citation number
Arrives by mail or email with no prior court contact

What Not to Do

What You Can Do

Do NOT pay—this citation is not real
Verify any court-related notice by contacting:
- The Clark County Clerk’s Office directly: clarkcountynv.gov
- Contact The Regional Justice Center or jury services for your case status
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Report the scam to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov
Warn family, friends, and neighbors—especially those more likely to trust official-looking paperwork