Scammers Are Using the Government Shutdown to Fool Colorado Residents

There is always a new scam going on. We want to make sure to tell you about them so you know what to look out for. Imposter scams are by far the most used scams against Colorado residents.

Imposter Scams Continue to Target Colorado Residents

This is when a scammer impersonates somebody else, or an organization, to fool a victim into giving them cash or sensitive information.

Major Government Impersonation Scam Hits Northern Colorado

A giant impersonation scam is happening across Colorado. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is warning Northern Colorado residents about new scams. Larimer County officials want residents to be aware of false representatives from organizations like Medicare, SNAP, Social Security, and Medicaid.

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Scammers Exploit the Government Shutdown to Create Panic

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is letting residents know that scammers as using these government agencies as a way to scare residents into giving them private information. These scammers are also using the government shutdown as a way to create urgency and confusion.

How to Spot and Avoid These Scams

If you receive a call or text unprompted for priority assistance or special help, the sheriff’s office says that it is likely a scam. They also say that no government agency will contact you this way.

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A good thing to keep in mind is to always be cautious. Never under any circumstances hand over your information and trust the person on the other end of the phone. I have seen too many friends, family, and people get fooled by scammers.