Law enforcement wants people to know they will never call or text asking for money or personal information
Yet another scam is afoot that law enforcement wants La Plata County residents to have on their radar. This one does not arrive by mail – it comes over the phone.
The caller impersonates a La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy who threatens to issue an arrest warrant if money is not paid immediately, according to releases from the Durango Police Department and La Plata County Sheriff’s Office.
The call shows up on caller I.D. as coming from the Sheriff’s Office. The fake deputy is armed with detailed and valid information about the potential victim’s background, including any outstanding and unpaid tickets.
Victims of the scam are more likely to reveal personal information when the caller offers verified information about their potential victim.
The scammer also knows the names of Sheriff’s Office staff. Law enforcement refer to the scam as “sophisticated” and believe the perpetrator(s) is obtaining information from public records and data breaches.
“The Sheriff’s Office started receiving calls approximately two weeks ago regarding these scam calls,” said Sgt. Chris Burke with the Sheriff’s Office. “It’s…
