FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2024
SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS COMMUNITY OF ONGOING FRAUD SCAMS
GRAND COUNTY, CO- The Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports over the last several days of citizens across Grand County receiving fraud calls from individuals portraying to be from the Sheriff’s Office and unfortunately using the names of legitimate deputies. These individuals are advising the caller that they have an unpaid warrant or court judgment and that they need to settle this financial transaction on the phone or through bitcoin.
Unfortunately, other law enforcement agencies across Colorado have been experiencing similar fraudulent calls. The Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that law enforcement will never contact you to settle a financial transaction over the phone and that the only valid way to clear a warrant or court judgment is in person at the Sheriff’s Office or directly with the court.
If you receive a call that you suspect is fraudulent please call the Sheriff’s Office immediately at our non-emergency Dispatch 970-725-3311.
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