(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation is warning the community of an apparent social media scam for private swim instructions.

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

Pueblo Parks and Recreation said the swim lessons are in no way “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 the public to be taken advantage of with this fake offering.”

All official program lessons and events with Pueblo Parks and Rec are located online on the official website or the Parks and Rec Facebook or Instagram account.

The City clarified no Pueblo Parks and Recreation staff will ever send a direct message via social media sites offering services.

“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.

For clarification or information about Pueblo Parks and Recreation programing, call (719) 553-2790.