By Shannon Lukens.

 

Be aware of a new hack and scam that has been hitting some local Steamboat Springs businesses. Carrie Wettlaufer owns Element Print and Design. They got hit last week.

“Our computers and email were infiltrated. Our contact lists were taken. And they sent out emails to our entire contact list with invoices for $1,250. Obviously, it was fake. We had people pay, we had people’s money taken, and we had people scared, and alarmed. Obviously, we were. And since then, we’ve been getting the same email from our clients in the community, so it’s gone beyond Element Prints.”

 

Other Steamboat Springs businesses have had the same hack and the same email sent to customers with the same invoice.

Carrie says to be aware of the fake email and invoice scam and don’t fall for it.

“Look for the email. Don’t trust it. Always call first. Call and ask if it’s real. Don’t pay the money. Don’t click on it. It’s always $1250.”

 

We checked with Steamboat Springs Police and were told if you are ever not sure, especially when someone is asking for money, call dispatch and ask to speak with a deputy. The non-emergency number is 970-879-1144.

 

If someone is calling you on the phone and you think it is a scam, get a phone number. Or call the business that is asking for money directly and ask if it is legit. You can also call dispatch.

Steamboat Springs Police says there is a scam call going around where someone claims to be a Routt County Sheriff’s Officer, and they’re requesting money. They are using real names. Don’t fall for it. And again, call dispatch to confirm.