Boulder County Sheriff's Office Launches Free Fraud-Awareness Training

The new program aims to educate residents on common scams and how to avoid becoming victims.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 7:48pm

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The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has announced the launch of a new Fraud Awareness Training Program, a volunteer-led initiative designed to educate the community about fraud schemes. The free, one-hour sessions will cover common scam types, how fraud operates, and steps people can take to reduce their risk. The trainings are available to community groups, homeowners associations, senior centers, businesses, and other organizations throughout Boulder County.

Why it matters

Fraud and scam activity has been surging nationally and in Colorado, which ranks 7th in the nation for fraud complaints per capita. The sheriff's office is taking a proactive approach to prevention, with the goal of reducing the number of fraud cases they have to respond to after the fact.

The details

The Fraud Awareness Training Program will offer free, one-hour sessions that walk participants through common scam types and how fraud schemes operate, while also providing practical steps people can take to reduce risk. The sessions will also include guidance on what to do if someone believes they may be a victim. The trainings are available to community groups, homeowners associations, senior centers, businesses and other organizations throughout Boulder County.

  • The Boulder County Sheriff's Office announced the new Fraud Awareness Training Program on February 26, 2026.
  • The first training session was held on February 20, 2026.

The players

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for launching the new Fraud Awareness Training Program.

Curtis Johnson

The Boulder County Sheriff who said the office is relying on a prevention approach to reduce the number of fraud cases they have to respond to.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly excited about this volunteer-led initiative. By equipping our community with the knowledge and tools to recognize and avoid scams, we hope to see a measurable decline in the number of fraud cases we respond to and help protect our community before it's too late.”

— Curtis Johnson, Boulder County Sheriff

What’s next

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office plans to continue offering the free Fraud Awareness Training Program to community groups, homeowners associations, senior centers, businesses, and other organizations throughout the county.

The takeaway

This new training program demonstrates the Boulder County Sheriff's Office's proactive approach to combating the growing problem of fraud and scams in the region. By educating residents on common tactics used by scammers, the office hopes to empower the community to recognize and avoid becoming victims, ultimately reducing the number of fraud cases they have to respond to.