A Denver resident, William “Billy” Harris, has been arrested following allegations of a scam that fleeced a man out of $150,000, as officials are now urging the public to come forward with any further information on possible additional victims. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office outlined the case, which began in January when Harris allegedly convinced an acquaintance that he required financial assistance with tax payments on an inherited multimillion-dollar estate.
The scheme unfolded over six months with Harris instructing the victim to withdraw and hand over cash at multiple locations across Larimer County and Denver, claiming these were essential steps to access the supposed inheritance. During June, suspicions were raised by the victim, who started his investigation and was later prompted to alert the authorities. Upon reviewing the case, investigators estimated the loss at approximately $153,500, this led to the apprehension of Harris, and he was charged with felony theft and his bond was set at $75,000 cash-only by the Larimer County Court. Harris was apprehended on June 30, 2025, and remains in the custody of the Larimer County Jail.
The active investigation has revealed that there may be other individuals who have fallen prey to Harris in Larimer County and possibly beyond. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office representatives, in their mission to uncover the full extent of the scam, are calling for the community's help in identifying any additional victims. Those with information regarding William Harris or others who suspect they have been victimized can reach out to LCSO Investigator Bryce Hinrichs or may opt for anonymity via Crime Stoppers of Larimer County.
