(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.)—The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is warning the public about a Facebook page that looks “legit” but is a scam.
PCSO said the scammers portray themselves as a “friend” on Facebook, but the account has actually been hacked. On the post, the scammers say they are selling items, usually priced at a too-good-to-be-true cost.
The post states they are selling items due to placing a parent in assisted living and need money to pay for their care. Scammers will ask for a down payment/deposit on the items. Deputies say to not give personal information such as social security number, email address, bank account, or credit card number.
PCSO offers a few suggestions on how to spot a scammer:
- Check with the person posting the information if they are selling items and have not had their account hacked.
- A possible online scam seller only accepts wire transfers or other non-reversible payments.
- Possible scam sellers don’t or won’t meet in person.
- They ask for a deposit or pre-payment.
If you think you have been scammed or suspect someone has accessed your financial accounts or unauthorized payments have been made, contact your financial institution. If you think a crime has been committed, contact law enforcement.
