Pueblo Parks and Recreation Warns of Swimming Lesson Scam

PUEBLO-City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation is warning of an apparent social media scam for private swim instructions. Pueblo Parks and Recreation notes this is in no way an official offer or sanctioned by programming offered by the department.

"Our front office has received numerous phone calls from the public who are asking about the services that are supposedly being offered as private swim lessons, but in no way are these associated with Pueblo Parks and Recreation," said Assistant Director of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Mike Sexton. "This is a scam. The individual is charging $100 for these fake lessons, and we do not want to the public to be taken advantage of with this fake offering."

The individual who is running the social media scam is advertising infant water survival lessons at Mineral Palace Pool sometime in August.

All official programming, lessons and events with Pueblo Parks and Recreation is located on the website https://www.pueblo.us/100/Parks-Recreation or by visiting the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Facebook or Instagram account.

"Other things to consider when reviewing official materials like a flyer or social media post, look for an official Pueblo Parks and Recreation logo, phone number, email address or the City website," said Sexton.

No Pueblo Parks and Recreation staff will ever send a direct message via a social media site offering services. For clarification or information about Pueblo Parks and Recreation programming, call 719-553-2790 or visit the website.