Sheriff’s Office urges residents to stay alert as scammers increasingly impersonate law enforcement, banks, and government agencies.
Larimer County residents are being warned about a surge in scam activity, particularly schemes involving fake law enforcement officers, fraudulent warrants, and threats designed to pressure victims into sending money.
One of the most common scams currently reported in Larimer County involves callers claiming to represent law enforcement agencies. Victims are told they missed jury duty, failed to appear as a witness, or have outstanding warrants requiring immediate payment. The scammers often demand payment through cryptocurrency, wire transfers, gift cards, Zelle, Venmo, or other difficult-to-trace methods…