‘Officer Josh Petry’ phone calls are a scam, Madison SO warns
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A name is being tossed around a lot if Madison County. But those who hear it on a phone call need to know it’s a scam.
According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, scammers are using the name “Officer Josh Petry” to try to make the scam sound legitimate.
The call is shown coming from (859) 623-1511 which is the Madison County Sheriff’s Office phone number. The caller is asking for a returned call to number (859) 999-8969 regarding documents at the sheriff’s office. Upon call back, the unknown man answers identifying himself as “Officer Josh Petry,” the department warns.
This is a scam call. Do not send any money or provide any personal information, the department advises.
Those who have been a victim of this or another phone scam should contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office or visit the Kentucky Attorney General’s website.
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