Berea PD: Phone scam involves fake sweepstakes prize

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ)- Berea police are warning the community about a phone scam.

Investigators say the victims are told they have won a Publishers Clearing House giveaway, but must pay $900 to claim their prize. Police say the scammer asks for credit card information, and tells the victim they only have 45 minutes to collect their winnings.

Police say you will never have to pay to collect winnings from a legitimate contest. The department says you should never give out personal or financial information over the phone. Anyone with questions should contact the Berea Police Department.