Police warn of phone scam in Garrard County

LANCASTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lancaster Police Department says it has received several complaints about a phone scam.

Police say the caller is soliciting donations on behalf of the Lancaster Police Department or the Lancaster Fire Department.

Neither department solicits donations by phone, according to police.

People are being warned not to give any personal or financial information to anyone who calls over the phone.

Anyone who believes they have been a victim of this scam is asked to contact the Lancaster Police Department.