The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued a news release Sunday about a scam that’s going around and offers some helpful tips on how to not fall victim to it.
The scam involves an email that uses the name Sheriff Rosie Rivera as the sender and asks the recipient if they are available for a phone call or other assistance. If the recipient of the email then responds to it, they will receive a request for gift cards.
The news release makes it clear that neither Sheriff Rosie Rivera, the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office nor the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake City will ever call or email requesting money.