They made me scared, said the woman, who asked that her identity not be revealed.
It started when she got an email, which appeared to be from Amazon that claimed she bought a $1,800 laptop and a $3,500 camera.
The email said that if she didn t order that, she should call immediately.
When she called the number provided in the email, a man claiming to be with the Amazon fraud department told her if she didn t do as he asked, the fraudulent activity would continue. These scammers are going to come and ruin you, get into your pension and they re going to get into your savings, she recalled the man telling her.
Kenton County Sheriff warns of scam callers posing as law enforcement
Scripps
and last updated 2021-01-20 16:27:30-05
COVINGTON, Ky. â Scam callers are at it again, the Kenton County Sheriff s Office said, and they re posing as law enforcement officers to convince victims to hand over money by phone or in person.
According to a scam alert Wednesday, the caller identifies themselves as Lt. Yarboro with the Kenton County Sheriff s Office, most recently from (859) 474-7750. Then, they ask for money in order take care of outstanding warrants or court costs.
But the sheriff s office said their staff will never ask citizens for money over the phone for missed jury duty, court fees or outstanding warrants.
Franklin Police Chief addresses scam phone calls
Franklin Police Department
and last updated 2021-01-12 14:56:14-05
FRANKLIN â If you have received a phone call from a Franklin number in regards to an arrest, it is likely a scam.
Police Chief Morris Beverly released a public notice on Tuesday saying the the Social Security Administration will
not contact you via phone call.
The robocall claims that claims that the SSA is issuing a warrant for your arrest and to not hang up. Scammers are also telling people to provide personal information.
Chief Beverly says to ignore those calls. If you have any questions regarding your Social Security, you should contact your local office.
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