UPDATE: Similar phone scams reported in Garrard, Pulaski Co.

LANCASTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – Just a day after the Somerset Police Department warned citizens of a phone scam raising money for fallen officers, the Lancaster Police Department is saying a nearly identical scam has been reported in Garrard Co.

Officers say someone is calling people and attempting to collect money for fallen officers.  Lancaster Police say the calls are not legitimate, and that anyone who receives a call should hang up.

Residents with questions are invited to call 792-6000 and leave a message.

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7/19/16 11:34 a.m.

The Somerset Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam making the rounds in the community.

According to police, people are receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be with the American Police Academy, soliciting money to help the families of fallen police officers.

Somerset Police say they are not familiar with any kind of organization with that name.

They are cautioning anyone who receives such a call to vet the information thoroughly, and if in doubt – hang up.

Officers are recommending that anyone who is in a giving mood to pro-actively find a charitable organization, and not wait for them to call you.