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Notice to Registered Sex Offenders of Potential Scam

Nevada - The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), Sex Offender Registry has received reports of a potential scam in an effort to collect money from registered sex offenders. Calls are being made to offenders informing them they are non-compliant with their registration requirements, that a warrant has been issued for their arrest and that the offender must pay a fine in order to be compliant.

Sex Offenders are required by law to register in Nevada and failure to comply is a felony offense; however, the Nevada DPS and local Law Enforcement do not collect money from sex offenders for non-compliance or for warrants issued.

What to do if a suspected scam phone call is received:

  • Do not give out personal or work information
  • Do not arrange to meet with the caller
  • Do not make a payment to the caller
  • Immediately report the call to local law enforcement
  • Contact the Sex Offender Registry for compliance status

Sex offenders who have questions regarding compliance status should contact the Sex Offender Registry directly at: 775-684-6262 sorhelp@dps.state.nv.us 

Public Website, Statistics and Statutes

Public Website Disclaimer

NOTICE: The information on the Nevada Sex Offender public website located at sexoffenders.nv.gov  is made available for Public Safety and Community Notification purposes only. A person shall not use information obtained from the community notification website for any purpose related to any of the following: insurance, including health insurance; loans; credit; employment; education, scholarships or fellowships; housing or accommodations; or benefits; or privileges or services provided by any business establishment. Anyone who uses information obtained from the community notification website ​in any manner that violates any provision of NRS 179B.270, criminal prosecution and​/or civil liability pursuant to NRS 179B.280, 179B.285 or NRS 179B.290.

Where to Obtain More Information

  • Your local law enforcement agency.
  • Records, Communications and Compliance Division Sex Offender Registry, (775) 684-6262 ext. 1.
  • Sex Offender Registry Fax (775) 687-3237
  • Email: SORHelp@dps.state.nv.us  
  • The Nevada Attorney General's Office: (775) 684-1100