Mar 15 2021
February has been a very busy month with scammers using email, phone and text messaging to reach out and help themselves to our money. Right now, the most prevalent scam has been filing for unemployment benefits in your name, USBank Relia card, and now you might be receiving a 1099 for the unemployment benefits you …
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Mar 01 2021
The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has designated March 4, 2021 as National “Slam the Scam” Day—an outreach campaign to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams. This is part of National Consumer Protection Week, February 28 – March 6, 2021. We are asking you to share information about “Slam the …
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Jan 22 2021
Scammers thrive on opportunities to take advantage of consumers. The COVID-19 vaccine distribution is exactly the type of opportunity scammers’ love. This website is a good resource https://www.denvergov.org/Government/COVID-19-Information check often to see if there are any updates. While many people are waiting to get the vaccine and we encourage everyone to get one, we want …
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Jan 18 2021
As the country begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, there’s no doubt scammers are already scheming. Medicare and the government covers the COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans, so there is no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare number or pay for the vaccine, it’s a scam! Here’s what you should know: …
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Jan 18 2021
Please be alert to two scams that have really lit up the airwaves. Please feel free to share this and any of the scam cards on the website with all your friends and family. Awareness is the only way we will protect ourselves from these bad actors. UNEMPLOYMENT/US BANK RELIA CARD SCAM Your employer informs …
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Jan 12 2021
With the United States approving several COVID-19 vaccines, government officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages. What to Expect from Scammers: Government officials have al-ready been cracking down on phony COVID testing kits and treatments. Now, they are ramping up efforts to prevent the …
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Jan 11 2021
As we near the Christmas holiday, scammers are even more resourceful and busy. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office wants to highlight some of the active scams to be cautious of. First – a little overview of cool things you can do from Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Scams & Fraud Webpage. Details of scams are on …
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Jan 03 2021
Over these holidays, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has been seeing (and receiving) various email scams related to the pandemic. If you are due a stimulus check, it will automatically be deposited in your bank account if you have chosen direct deposit on your income taxes. If not, the government will send you a paper …
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Dec 15 2020
There is no question about it, 2020 has been more than challenging, but the New Year is right around the corner. Let’s hope 2021 brings us goodness in the form of health and peace. With the holidays here, I thought it would be helpful to recap some common scams that have escalated during COVID-19 and …
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Dec 09 2020
Holiday celebrations will likely look very different in 2020 as we seek out a balance between celebrating with loved ones and staying safe. But one tradition isn’t going anywhere: Sadly, ‘tis still the season for scams, as cybercrooks cook up schemes to exploit our holiday habits. A few scams are specific to the holidays, but …
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Dec 07 2020
This post is courtesy of Barb Bennett, Chief Scambuster at the Larimer County Sheriff’s office. We hope this finds you all healthy and in positive spirits. This year is coming to a close, and I think we are all taking a deep breath and hoping things will get better as we move into a new …
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Nov 15 2020
The Internet has become a significant part of our everyday lives, allowing us to work, socialize, and shop online. Unfortunately, cybercriminals also benefit from that same convenience and accessibility. That’s why the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) team up each October for National Cyber Security Awareness Month. …
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