Whether it’s a loved one or even yourself, anyone can become a victim of fraud. On Friday, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office launched a training program to increase awareness about these types of crimes.
Stephen Conley is the sheriff’s office victim advocate behind the program. He visited The Pearl on Boulder Creek, where several dozen senior citizens sat in the conversation. For him, the crime hits close to home, which is why he wants to bring awareness to fraud and scams.
“Ten years ago, my mom fell for the grandparent scam,” explained Conley, whose mom received a call from a scammer who said a family member was in jail, and the district attorney was asking for $10,000…