Larimer County Sheriff’s Office warns of fraudulent calls and texts impersonating government agencies
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a wave of scams circulating during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Fraudsters are impersonating officials from Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, claiming to offer “priority assistance” or other benefits in exchange for personal information.
Authorities emphasize that no legitimate government agency will ever contact individuals via text, social media, or unsolicited phone calls to request personal or financial information. Scammers are using fake caller IDs, spoofed numbers, and convincing language to trick victims into sharing sensitive data or making payments…