Report Telemarketing & Pyramid Fraud in Aurora

Business and Consumer Protection Colorado 3 Minutes Read · published February 09, 2026 Flag of Colorado

In Aurora, Colorado, telemarketing, online scams and pyramid schemes are treated as fraud that victims can report to law enforcement and consumer-protection authorities. This guide explains who enforces these rules in Aurora, what evidence to collect, the typical enforcement routes and practical steps to report a scam, protect accounts and seek remedies.

Report quickly to preserve evidence and limit loss.

Penalties & Enforcement

Local enforcement is primarily handled by the Aurora Police Department for criminal fraud investigations; civil enforcement and broader consumer-protection actions are commonly handled by the Colorado Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit. Official reporting and enforcement information is available on the Aurora Police reporting page File a Police Report[1] and the Colorado Attorney General consumer complaint page File a Consumer Complaint[2].

Fines and penalties for telemarketing or pyramid-scheme activity are not listed with specific dollar amounts on the cited local reporting pages; specific civil penalties or statutory fine amounts are typically set by state law or court order and are not specified on the cited page[2]. Criminal charges for fraud may carry penalties under state criminal statutes; the Aurora Police page does not list statutory fine amounts or sentencing ranges and therefore such amounts are not specified on the cited page[1].

Keep records of calls, texts and receipts to support any investigation.

Escalation and repeat/continuing offence procedures are handled through criminal prosecution or civil enforcement; the municipality’s reporting pages do not provide detailed escalation schedules or per-offence fine tables and these specifics are not specified on the cited page[1]. Non-monetary sanctions can include investigation, seizure of evidence, restitution orders, or injunctive relief sought by prosecutors or the Attorney General; the Aurora reporting page directs victims to file reports and investigators may pursue criminal or civil remedies as appropriate.

Applications & Forms

The primary forms and submission routes are the Aurora Police online report system and the Colorado Attorney General consumer complaint form. The Aurora page describes how to file a police report online or in person; it does not publish a numbered form name or fee on the page and therefore a specific form number or fee is not specified on the cited page[1]. The Colorado Attorney General provides a consumer complaint submission form on its site; any form name, fee or filing deadline is not specified on the cited page[2].

  • Gather call logs, screenshots, transaction records and names of contacts.
  • Contact your bank or card issuer immediately to stop payments or reverse charges.
  • File a police report with the Aurora Police Department as soon as possible.
  • Submit a consumer complaint to the Colorado Attorney General to document the scam and support civil enforcement.

How-To

  1. Document the scam: save texts, emails, call logs, URLs, screenshots and transaction receipts.
  2. Stop payments: contact banks, card issuers or payment services to dispute charges or stop transfers.
  3. File a police report with Aurora Police and request a report number for insurance or banking claims.
  4. File a consumer complaint with the Colorado Attorney General and include copies of your documentation.
  5. Report the scam to the FTC and monitor your credit for identity theft.
Act fast to limit financial exposure and preserve records.

FAQ

How do I report a telemarketing or pyramid scheme scam in Aurora?
File a police report with Aurora Police and submit a consumer complaint to the Colorado Attorney General; include all evidence and transaction details to aid investigation.
What evidence should I collect before reporting?
Collect call records, voicemail, text and email copies, transaction receipts, bank statements, screenshots of websites and any messages from the suspect.
Will I automatically get my money back?
Refunds are not guaranteed. Banks or payment services may reverse charges if notified quickly; restitution may be ordered if authorities successfully pursue the perpetrators.

Key Takeaways

  • Report to Aurora Police and to the Colorado Attorney General to activate criminal and civil routes.
  • Preserve all evidence and transaction records before they are lost.
  • Contact financial institutions immediately to stop or reverse payments.

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