The Dangers of Fraudulent Process Servers

You may feel like all the scammers are currently working on selling extended warranties for vehicles, but trust us, they’re everywhere. Scam process servers are a big issue here in Florida. These unscrupulous servers know that anyone who files a civil lawsuit here in Jacksonville must use either law enforcement or a process server approved by the sheriff’s office to serve the process for their case, so they’re chomping at the bit once they can see that a case has been filed. Once they get you on the hook, you’ll be lucky if all they do is run off with your cash. Here are just a few of the dangers that are involved with using a fraudulent process server:

Lost Money

What’s the #1 thing that fraudulent process servers are trying to get out of you? If you guessed cash, then you win the prize! Stealing your money is a scammer’s top goal, and they’ll say or do anything to achieve it. After they’ve convinced you that they’re a legitimate server, they’ll likely ask you to pay for the entire service up front using either cash or a peer-to-peer payment app like Cash App or Zelle. Once you’ve sent the payment, they’ll disappear like a ghost, never to be seen or heard from again.

Dismissed Case

In the odd case that a fraudulent process server actually serves the process for your case instead of just running off with your money, then you’ll probably be in for another rude awakening when you get to court. Since only approved process servers are allowed to serve process in Duval County, any process served by a scammer is invalid. At best, the judge will delay the case until proper service can be made. At worst, the defendant can use the improper service as grounds to request that the case be dismissed. Either way, the time and expenses related to the case will grow until the situation is resolved.

Compromised Privacy

Modern scammers are after more than just your cash. Information is golden these days, and nefarious characters are willing to pay big bucks for your private information, especially if you own a business or have considerable wealth. If you hand over your court process, credit card info, and other private info to a scammer, they can easily take that and sell it on the black market for a quick buck. Identity theft is a huge issue that can take years or cost you thousands of dollars to correct, not to mention the incredible stress it causes.

Jacksonville’s Most Reputable Process Service Agency

Don’t take a chance with a cut-rate server when you could choose Accurate Serve instead! We’re approved to work in Duval and surrounding counties, have a solid reputation, and will never misuse your personal information. Just give us a call at (904) 735-7810 or send us a work request online to get started today!