Tis the season for scams

With the holiday season underway, may residents may have thoughts of gifts and family gatherings on their minds.

However, residents should also be weary of a number of scams targeting people living in Green River as well.

Earlier this month, the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a scam that targeted seniors, misleading them into believing their grandchild was facing legal trouble and needed money to pay for bail and attorney fees. Those running the scam, which the sheriff’s office said are associated with a phone number listed in California, research their intend...