GREELEY, Colo. — The Greeley Police Department reported a surge in reports this week of scammers impersonating Weld County Sheriff's Deputies. The fraudsters use high-pressure tactics to steal money from residents.

How to spot the scam

• Your caller ID may say "Weld County Sheriff" or show a local number. Don't trust it; scammers can fake this.
• They claim you have an active warrant (usually for missing jury duty or an unpaid fine).
• They tell you that you will be arrested immediately unless you pay a civil penalty to vacate the warrant.
• They will demand payment via untraceable methods, such as gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrencies or digital payment apps.
• They will attempt to keep you on the phone and discourage you from hanging up.

The truth and how to stay safe

• The Weld County Sheriff's Office (or any legitimate law enforcement agency) will NEVER call you to demand money over the phone.
• If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately. The longer you stay on the line, the more they will pressure you.
• Do not share your address, bank information or social security number.
• If you are concerned that you do actually have a warrant, hang up and call the WSCO non-emergency line or the courts directly at a verified number.

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