scam alert

There is a phone scam going around currently that is stressing out some in Colorado and may have you giving out personal information regarding your taxes.

A recent scam made the news that is targeting children and adults, and you need to be careful so you don't become a victim.

Sheriff's Office warns of new 'jury duty related' text scam sent by people trying to scare you into giving up personal information.

Another email scam is going around Colorado that you should keep an eye out for. It can be hard to not fall for these tricks so we're here to help you.

A classic email scam in which someone pretending to be from the Federal Trade Commission tells you you're under investigation is making the rounds again.

It reads like an old western minus the gunfight, Larimer County Sheriff's Deputies have sent a group of suspicious gypsies packing. You can almost see John Wayne standing at the edge of town with his arms across his chest saying, there ain't no room for you in this town, Pilgrim, so get on your 'horse' and ride away!