Scam

Scam artists have software that can make any number come up on caller ID to help persuade potential victims to fall for the scam.

It's a particularly lucrative scam, Hatcher said, which has been around for roughly the past decade.

Please share this with family and friends, so no one in the community falls victim to this potential scam!

Call central dispatch at (307) 235-8278 you encounter the "Casper Utilities Collection Department" or similar scams.

The "Secret Sister" gift exchange making its way around Facebook is a total scam that could actually mean trouble with the law. In fact, Wyoming law thoroughly defines a gift.

Facebook accounts are getting hacked. Facebook users are notified they have won money. When the user responds, they are advised they need to send a certain dollar amount to an account in order to receive their winnings. This is a scam!

The Casper Police Department would like to warn citizens about the IRS Scam that is still occurring.

People saying they're with the City of Casper are calling residents demanding payment of delinquent water bills with a Money Gram or their water will be shut off within the hour.

The Casper Police Department warns of a nationwide scam in which purported representatives of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service tell local residents it has sued them.

The Natrona County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate an ongoing telephone scam, according to a news release from Sgt. Aaron Shatto.

If you have Facebook, you've probably seen one of your friends claiming to have earned a $100 gift card from Kohl's just for taking a survey. Don't believe it.

If you or someone you know is in the market for a new job, be aware of potential employers asking for money, checking account info or requirements of purchases!  You should never have to pay or purchase items to become employed.