DENVER (KDVR) — There’s a new scam in town, and this time, it’s focused on Adams County residents and the development of a new solar installation near Byers.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that individuals are impersonating representatives of Silicon Ranch, an independent power producer and renewable energy company, which is building a 150-megawatt solar farm about 10 miles northeast of Byers in Adams County.
The sheriff’s office said that the scammers are attempting to collect residents’ personal information and are requesting payments related to the solar energy project. The agency said that residents should be aware that:
- Silicon Ranch is the sole owner and developer of the solar farm property
- No other consultants or renewable energy companies are involved
- There are no third parties authorized to request payments, contract work or collect personal information for this project
- There are no active construction activities at the Silicon Ranch Byers property
If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Silicon Ranch representative or a Silicon Ranch Byers project representative who asks for money, documents or contracting arrangements, the sheriff’s office says you should not engage and immediately report the matter to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
“Silicon Ranch has reported this matter to local law enforcement and the FBI to protect our community and the integrity of the project,” the sheriff’s office said on Facebook.
Questions or requests to confirm communications can be directed to Silicon Ranch at [email protected].
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