(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) is alerting the public to a scam website that claims to sell psilocybin but it is still illegal to do so.
MSPD said a website called “www.ShroomWonders.com” is falsely claiming to sell psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms.” While Colorado Proposition 122 approved in 2022 decriminalized the possession and personal use of psilocybin mushrooms and certain other natural psychedelics for adults 21 and older, the sale and retail purchase are still illegal outside of state-approved healing centers.
The fraudulent website appears professional with working links and customer reviews, and claims to operate in Manitou Springs under “Shroom Wonders.” The business does not operate in Manitou Springs, and the address belongs to an unrelated legitimate company, according to MSPD.
The website lists phone number (719) 619-1282, which directs callers to a voicemail before sending a text requesting payment through PayPal’s “Family and Friends” option, a method that does not offer buyer protection.
When MSPD investigated, it found the website’s ownership and database information is redacted, but records indicated it is registered in Nairobi, Kenya.
MSPD urges the public to be vigilant against fraudulent online or storefront schemes and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Anyone who has attempted to make a purchase through ShroomWonders.com or has additional information about the scam is encouraged to contact MSPD at (719) 390-5555.
