Greeley, CO – The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about two phone scams targeting family members of inmates at the Weld County Jail. Authorities said the fraudulent calls claim to be from jail employees and request money for pretrial release or account setup.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the first scam involves a caller posing as a pretrial employee. Victims are told that for a $750 payment, their incarcerated loved one can be released under pretrial supervision. The second scam features a caller pretending to be a jail employee who directs victims to call a fake 1-800 number and provide credit card details to create an account.
Officials say once victims transfer money, the scammers continue to call back asking for additional payments. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that neither its Pretrial Division nor any legitimate employee will ever request funds over the phone.
Residents who receive such calls are urged to hang up immediately and avoid calling any numbers provided. Those who believe they have been targeted by this scam should report it to Weld County’s non-emergency dispatch line at (970) 350-9600.
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