Scam alert: Those fake callers are getting more sophisticated

BEND, Ore. – Those scammer phone calls, some claiming to be with law enforcement and using officers’ real names are continuing to pepper the High Desert, prompting new reminders that no official would seek or demand money by phone.

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

Crook County SO sergeant gets scam call claiming to be colleague

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- Scam calls are still something of a sad fact of life for many. But one scammer claiming to be a Crook County Sheriff's Office lieutenant picked the wrong target - a sergeant with the department.

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

State agency warns investors about AI-powered investment scams

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

DCSO warns public of active phone scams impersonating law enforcement

Bend, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned the community Monday about a new rash of familiar phone scam calls involving individuals falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers.

Monday, Sep 14, 2026

DFR warns consumers about growing payment app scams

Thursday, Sep 3, 2026