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Wyoming Judicial Branch warns against jury duty scams

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Judicial Branch is alerting residents about an increase in jury duty scams reported in Wyoming.  These scams are similar to those occurring in other parts of the country.  Scammers are targeting citizens by impersonating…

Look out for tax season scams and robocalls

  By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Amid the typical tax season stress, residents are also tasked with remaining vigilant when it comes to cybercrime. Don’t respond to emails or text messages about your…

Be Aware of “Can You Hear Me” Scam

CyberWyoming is an organization that works to keep residents apprised of tricks and scams that are committed against Wyoming citizens online, via e-mail or over the phone. One of the latest comes from a Loveland, Colorado resident and it plays…

Peabody, Arch battle federal block of joint venture

By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Over one year ago, two of the nation’s leading coal companies proposed a plan to form a joint venture and combine operations in Wyoming. The decision came as a…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office warns of IRS scam

There’s a lot of different ways for criminals to do it, but the old blackmail scam is still very effective. In this case, a person calls claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tells the person on…