Denver, Colorado – The Denver Sheriff Department is warning residents about scammers posing as deputies and requesting money or personal information.
According to a department social media post, individuals have reported receiving phone calls from people falsely claiming to be deputy sheriffs. The callers allegedly demand payment or sensitive information, telling residents they owe fines or face legal consequences.
Officials emphasized that legitimate deputies do not call residents to demand payment or request financial details over the phone.
“Never give your money or information to anyone calling and claiming to be a deputy sheriff,” the department stated in its advisory.
Authorities encourage anyone who receives a suspicious call to contact the Denver Sheriff Department directly at 720-913-3600 to verify the request.
Impersonation scams often target working adults and seniors, though officials say anyone can be affected. The alert serves as a reminder for residents to verify unexpected requests before taking action.
No specific financial losses were detailed in the advisory. The investigation status was not provided.
Residents are urged to report suspected scams to local law enforcement.
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