Scam Alert: Lexington police warning people about scammer pretending to be officer

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- The Lexington Police Department says scammers are calling people, claiming to be a police officer or a federal agent.

The department says the scammers claim a family member has been involved in a crash and needs money for legal fees.

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If you get a call like this, Lexington officers say you should just hang up. Do not give the callers any prepaid gift cards or financial information.

“Remember, legitimate government agencies will not threaten you for payments of wired money or prepaid gift cards,” Lexington Police Sergeant Donnell Gordon says.

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Veronica Jean Seltzer
Veronica Jean Seltzer joins ABC 36 as Anchor/Reporter. On most weekdays, you will see her reporting the news. VJ hails from a small horse farm outside New York City and most recently comes from South Bend, Indiana where she reported for the CBS and Fox affiliates. VJ holds a Master of Science in Journalism degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University. Her passion for journalism runs deep. It began as she studied graffiti as an ancient form of communication in Athens, Greece. While a student journalist in Morocco, she learned her most important journalistic lesson: good stories are about people. VJ loves life in and around Lexington. She feels most at home among horses and a diverse community of fascinating people. She enjoys reporting during the week and on the weekend she strives to bring her neighbors the news that matters most to them. VJ enjoys going to neighborhood events, exploring, horseback riding, skiing, sailing, and good movies. Look for her out and about in the community! VJ invites you to reach out to her with story ideas or just to say hello! Find her on Facebook at Veronica Jean Seltzer ABC 36, tweet her @VJS_ABC36, or email her at VSeltzer@wtvq.com. She looks forward to hearing from you!