Sioux Falls Police Offer Fraud Q&A Sessions

The police department's fraud division is offering businesses and senior living communities question-and-answer sessions on scams ahead of the winter holidays.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Financial Crime

Sioux Falls Police Offer Fraud Q&A Sessions

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The Sioux Falls Police Department announced it is offering fraud investigators to hold question-and-answer sessions at local businesses. Organizations interested in a session can contact the department's fraud division.

Why it matters

Most fraud cases revolve around pressuring a potential victim, and some scams threaten assault or arrest to force people to withdraw money. The police department says the outreach is aimed at helping residents recognize scams as the winter holiday season approaches.

The fraud division is willing to send a detective or sergeant to local businesses, and Sioux Falls banks and businesses already intervene to stop large withdrawals sent to unknown persons. The offer is a prevention outreach and does not involve a specific case or suspect.

The players

Sioux Falls Police Department

The Sioux Falls Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it operates the fraud division offering these sessions.

The details

Organizations interested in a session contact the police department's fraud division, and a detective or sergeant visits to answer questions and provide resources. The department recommended the sessions to financial institutions, convenience stores and senior living communities.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026: Sgt. Aaron Benson announced the fraud question-and-answer session offer.
Winter holidays: Fraud-prevention focus increases during the holiday season.

Season Trajectory

Police departments across the country routinely increase fraud warnings before the winter holidays, when scams targeting shoppers and seniors tend to rise. The Sioux Falls program extends that pattern by sending investigators directly to businesses and senior living communities rather than relying only on public advisories.

Local banks, convenience stores and senior living communities can request a visit from a fraud detective or sergeant to learn how to spot pressure tactics. Residents can use the fraud division's number, 605-978-6856, to ask about scam prevention ahead of the holidays.

The takeaway

Scams often rely on pressure, including threats of arrest or assault, so pausing before sending money to an unknown person is one of the most effective protections. Businesses and families who want guidance can ask the fraud division for a session before the holiday season.