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Scam and Fraud Resources

What's the difference between fraud and scam? That's a fantastic question! Fraud is a generalized term for when a person steals your money or personal information without permission. A scam is a specific type of fraud that occurs when you have been tricked into providing your personal information and/or authorizing a transaction.

There's a new scam going around.

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The following texts were received by a citizen advising they had a federal warrant and required the person to withdrawal the funds from their bank and deposit them in a bitcoin machine. Luckily, the victim came to us to report this scam.

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Please remember that the police and courts will NEVER contact you by text about criminal charges and require you to pay a fee in bitcoin, gift cards, or any other method such as these.

3 Signs of Spam Contacts (Phone and Email)

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  1. Unexpected communication – You don’t know this person OR if they are using a name you recognize, you haven’t spoken in a long time OR weren’t expecting to hear from them.

  2. Heightened emotional response – Whatever story you’re being told leaves you in an heightened emotional state. For example, you might feel increased empathy, sadness, or anger.

  3. Unconventional currency – The spam contact is asking you for money/payment and needs it in an unusual form like cryptocurrency or gift cards.

Where to Report Fraud and Identity Theft: 

In addition to making reports to local law enforcement and your financial institutions, you can also file reports with the following agencies: 

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