A new wave of scam calls has surfaced in Denver, with scammers posing as representatives from the Denver Sheriff’s Department, leaving residents alarmed by how convincing these calls sound. Victims report that scammers know personal details, making the calls seem legitimate.
Typically, the caller claims to be with the sheriff’s department, provides a name and badge number, and then accuses the recipient of missing a grand jury summons. The caller threatens citations or even arrest, demanding immediate payment.
Denver residents Trisha Ntalianis and Jeanne Johnston shared their experiences, noting that the scammers’ knowledge of personal information made the calls feel real. Both women were pressured to pay fines, with the scammers even asking for cash deposits through CoinStar’s crypto option.
Johnston said the emotional stress brought her to tears, thinking she was about to be jailed. Ntalianis, similarly shaken, contacted police who confirmed the calls were part of a larger scam.
Denver police have warned that scammers have been using this tactic for months, urging people to stay vigilant. Authorities remind residents that no legitimate agency will ask for social security numbers, or demand payment via wire transfers or gift cards.
If you receive such a call, contact the police immediately to report it.
