By Shannon Lukens.

 

Routt County wants to alert the public to a new scam.

Clerk & Recorder Jenny Thomas says residents are buying cars through social media. Then they get a fake or fraudulent title to that vehicle. Once the buyer pays the money and gets the title, it turns out it is forged, or altered, or linked to a stolen vehicle. When they try to get tags in the Routt County Motor Vehicle department, they discover that the title isn’t valid.

Local law enforcement says to be especially cautious when purchasing a vehicle through social media.

For more information, you can email the County Clerk’s office at info@co.routt.co.us  Or reach out to local police at 970-879-1144.

 

Courtesy Craig Police.

Another scam regarding fake temporary plates was reported in February by Craig Police, that it was happening in Moffat County.

Feb. 8, 2024 — Craig Police warns of fake temporary plates, possibly targeting Latinos

 

Other scams:

• Oct. 31, 2024 —Be aware of more scam attempts on local residents
• July 25, 2024 — Scam Alert for those sad posts of injured pets and lost kids
• Feb. 8, 2024 — Craig Police warns of fake temporary plates, possibly targeting Latinos
• Oct. 11, 2023 — Strong Tower group asked to leave Walmart in Craig
• Sept. 12, 2023 — SCAM tries to get you to order something to support “autistic son”
• Jan. 31, 2023 — Identity Theft Awareness Week
• May 24, 2024 — “Stand for the Silent” group asking for money is questioned by Steamboat Springs Police
• Sept. 12, 2021 — SSHS and MCHS football fans are being targeted with a scam