INDIANAPOLIS — Federal court officials in Indianapolis are warning about scammers posing as court employees that are calling people with cases pending before the court and asking them for their Social Security number.

Court officials remind you that they would never contact someone and demand personal information such as their Social Security number.

The court is also reminding the public never to divulge personal information or financial information to unknown callers.

Court officials urge anyone who believes they have been a victim of the scam to report it to the District Court Clerk’s Office and the Federal Trade Commission.

People who believe they’ve been scammed can report it to the clerk’s office for the federal court at 317-229-3700 and the Federal Trade Commission here.

Some victims are also being called and told they are in trouble for not reporting for jury duty.

Prospective jurors who disregard a summons will only be contacted by the court officials by mail and in certain circumstances, they may be ordered to appear before a judge.

Court officials will also never request any kind of payment by phone or email.