The Cache County Sheriff's Office issued an alert Tuesday warning residents of a scam involving individuals posing as law enforcement officials to demand money for fraudulent warrants.
Details of phone scam
According to the Cache County Sheriff's Office, scammers are contacting residents via telephone and claiming that an arrest warrant will be issued if immediate payment is not made. The agency clarified that it will never request payment over the phone for a warrant or ask for gift cards as a means to resolve legal obligations.
Advice for avoiding fraud
The Sheriff's Office advised citizens never to provide personal information, credit card numbers, or pre-paid card details to callers and encouraged anyone with suspicious calls to contact the office directly at (435) 755-1000.
New York 3D printing surveillance
In a separate matter from April, the Electronic Frontier Foundation raised concerns regarding New York's proposed 2026-2027 budget, which includes provisions for mandatory surveillance on 3D printers.
The proposed budget includes requirements for all 3D printers sold in the state to run print-blocking software designed to monitor designs for prohibited items. The EFF noted that the policy would also establish felony charges for the possession or distribution of certain design files.
