Surge in scam calls targeting Weld County residents uses fake warrants and payment demands
GREELEY — A recent surge in scam calls targeting residents in Greeley and across Weld County is prompting officials to issue a warning about fraudsters impersonating sheriff’s deputies and pressuring victims for immediate payment.
According to local law enforcement, scammers are using spoofed phone numbers that may appear as “Weld County Sheriff” or a local contact, making the calls seem legitimate. Victims are told they have an active warrant—often tied to missed jury duty or unpaid fines—and are threatened with immediate arrest unless they pay a “civil penalty.”…