FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 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 continuing to receive fraud calls from individuals portraying to be from the Sheriff’s Office and unfortunately using the names of legitimate deputies. This latest round of fraud scammers have generated fake (Bench Warrants) and are using the names of Sheriff Brett Schroetlin and a local judge in addition to our official logos on these documents. The Sheriff’s Office or any other law enforcement agency will never contact you via the phone or any other electronic communication means and ask you to make a financial payment. If you are the victim of a similar fraud attempt, please do not provide any personal information and contact local law enforcement immediately. 

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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