The Adams County Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent warning to the residents and business community regarding a new fraudulent scheme where con artists are masquerading as county officials, attempting to swindle money through counterfeit invoices. The scammers are deceptively impersonating Commissioner Baca, along with Community and Economic Director Hall, demanding payment for illegitimate permit fees via wire transfer. An alert issued on the Adams County Sheriff's Office social media page explicitly states, "These permits are fake. Do NOT send them money."
This alarm prompts individuals to exercise caution and validate the authenticity of any such requests they might encounter; the perpetrators are fabricating emails that could appear convincing at first glance, leaving some businesses second-guessing the legitimacy of communications they receive. The Sheriff’s Office advises those receiving emails to reach out directly to the Adams County departments involved, ensuring they aren't entrapped by these fraudulent acts, and they have provided an official contact number, 303-288-1535, for such verifications. If an email's legitimacy is in question, the department's genuine contact details can be located on the county's official website, it's indicated on the provided social media alert.
Adams County officials are committed to transparency and maintaining open lines of communication with the public to prevent these deceptive practices from causing financial harm. They encourage the public to utilize official and trusted channels for all county-related business. In their social media post, the Adams County Sheriff's Office reinforces this stance, stating, "If you are unsure if an email is real, please contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office... or contact the Adams County Department named in the email directly."
