PUEBLO COUNTY — The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is warning community members about another scam that's plaguing the area.
According to the sheriff's office, several reports have come in about people being coerced into sending Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, or gift cards to someone to avoid being arrested on outstanding warrants.
They say that the scammers are contacting people and telling them that in order to avoid arrest, they have to deposit money into a Bitcoin ATM. Some reports have also said that the scammers are asking for pre-paid gift cards to be sent to them instead.
PCSO wants to remind people that law enforcement will never contact you by phone about a warrant or request payment over the phone.
Never give personal or financial information to anyone over the phone.
If you're worried about a potential scam call, hang up and redial to verify the agency. If you have given personal and financial information over the phone, call your bank to report it.
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