India, March 25 -- Amid the search for Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has released a statement about a concerning trend emerging surrounding GoFundMe pages. "Important notice regarding fundraising scams in the Guthrie investigation," the X post is captioned.

"Please be advised there is no official GoFundMe or any fundraising effort associated with the Guthrie investigation," the department's statement reads. "Billboard displays are funded through official channels. Any claims suggesting otherwise are fraudulent and will be investigated accordingly."

"The public is urged to remain vigilant and not send money to anyone claiming to raise funds related to this case. Anyone with information that may assist investigators ...