Park County, CO – Park County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has been made aware of a series of fraudulent activities involving the impersonation of peace officers, prompting an urgent warning to the community.
In recent days, PCSO has received numerous reports of individuals receiving fraudulent calls from someone claiming to represent the Sheriff’s Office. The impersonator falsely asserts that the call recipient has a warrant for their arrest and demands an immediate payment of "bond" over the phone, typically amounting to $1000. The impersonator further threatens arrest by officers if the payment is not made within a stipulated timeframe.
What makes this case particularly concerning is the use of a legitimate Park County Sheriff’s Office phone number, adding a deceptive layer of credibility to the fraudulent calls. Moreover, some impersonators have purported affiliation with other law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, compounding the seriousness of the scam.
Park County Sheriff’s does not operate in this manner. Citizens are urged to exercise extreme caution if they receive such calls. In the event of encountering a similar situation, recipients are strongly advised to gather as much information as possible, including the impersonator’s badge number, name, and on-duty supervisor.
Under no circumstances should personal or financial information be disclosed to these imposters. Individuals are encouraged to contact the main Sheriff’s Office number at 719-836-2494, or after hours at 719-836-4121 ext. 5, to report the incident.
“Park County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes the importance of community vigilance and urges individuals to remain cautious and promptly report any suspicious activity,” said Sheriff Tom McGraw.
Sheriff’s Office officials are available to address any concerns or provide further information at 719-836-2494.
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