Tag: scam
Utilities issue alert for possible scammers
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are warning area residents to be wary of scam artists trying to take advantage of the scare.
2 plead guilty in $750,000 dating scam
Woman thought she was dating Army sergeant.
Scam targeting registered sex offenders in Henderson County
Kentucky State Police says a new scam is targeting registered sex offenders in Henderson County.
How to avoid falling for tornado relief scams
The BBB offers tips on how to avoid falling for a tornado relief scam.
Scammers pose as Secretary of State’s office
Scammers are using the name of the Secretary of State's Office to try to rip people off in Kentucky.
Reported social media scam and theft leads to chase in Hamburg area
Lexington Police say a scam posted on social media led to a robbery and chase in the Hamburg area late Tuesday afternoon.
Bowling Green scammers impersonating police, “finding” lost credit cards
Bowling Green Police say scammers have come up with two new plots to trick residents out of their money.
Don’t fall for it: scammer claims to be with Richmond Police Dept.
Someone is calling people and telling them they are from the Richmond Police Department and collecting money for a missed court date.
Lexington Police warning citizens of a phone scam
LPD says scammers, impersonating officers, have been calling people demanding money in order to clear up an arrest warrant.
KSP offers tips for ongoing sex offender registry scam
KSP says registrants in Graves County have been scammed out of thousands of dollars by a caller reporting to be with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry.
Deputies warn of kidnapping scams
Families report receiving phone calls claiming their children have been kidnapped. Find out how the scam works, so you don't fall for it.
Deputies warn the public about a new scam
The Pulaski County sheriff's office is warning people about a new scam.
State warns of scam targeting businesses
The office says scammers are posing as "Kentucky Certificate Services" and are calling businesses, especially newly-formed, about a "Certificate of Status".
American Legion Post lost $2,000 after a scam
An American Legion post in Bourbon County is warning people about a new scam involving your electric bill.
Bourbon Co. American Legion post scammed in electricity cut off hoax
American Legion Post in Millersburg was scammed out of $2,000 after purchasing Thanksgiving food baskets.
Scam alert in Scott County
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a scam going around involving its office.
Man arrested for donut scam in Harlan Co.
A man in Harlan County is accused in a scam deputies say involved donuts.
KSP warn of parking ticket email scam
Kentucky State Police are warning people of a parking ticket email scam.
Phone companies adopt eight principles to help fight scam calls
Officials announced Thursday that 51 attorneys general and several major phone companies are working together to stop scam calls.
Diabetes scam warning
Be aware of a phone scam targeting people with diabetes, particularly senior citizens on Medicare, according to The Morehead News.
