AG, KY Council of Churches team up to stop child abuse, senior scams

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Wednesday, Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Council of Churches announced a statewide partnership to prevent child abuse and scams targeting seniors.

Working together, the Council will provide warning signs of child abuse and scam prevention information to its 1,100 member churches statewide.

“We are excited to be partnering with the state to bring awareness and education to our member communities,” says Rev. Dr. Peggy Hinds, interim executive director of the Council. “Churches are in a unique position to reach out to neighborhoods and provide resources to help our most vulnerable citizens.”

Kentuckians may sign up for Scam Alerts by texting the words KYOAG Scam to GOV311 (468311), or enroll online at ag.ky.gov/scams and select text message or email alert.

Kentuckians can report child abuse by calling 877-KYSAFE1 (597-2331).