In Kentucky, a scammer claiming to be a “Sergeant Joe Crews” offers help resolving a federal warrant that has been issued against the victim. The scam is similar to the “IRS Scam” or “Payday Lender Scam”. Attorney General Andy Beshear warned customers that law enforcement will never contact anyone over the phone concerning federal warrants, and will never ask for money.
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The Office of the Attorney General began receiving consumer complaints about this scam last week. After reaching out to the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association, the AG’s office found local law enforcement agencies have received calls from consumers regarding this scam.
Beshear said this scam is similar to the “IRS Scam” or the “Payday Lender Scam” where scammers tell callers there is a warrant for their back taxes owed or there is an unpaid loan from a pay day lender.
One of the critical missions of the Office of the Attorney General is to help Kentucky families and seniors recognize and avoid scams. Beshear has recently warned consumers of a scam involving phone calls to Kentuckians claiming they had won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes and another scam targeting victims of financial fraud.
“In my two weeks of office already I am seeing a large number of attempts by scammers to take Kentuckians’ money,” Beshear said. “Our best defense is making sure the public is aware of these scams and not falling victim to their claims.”
Beshear is asking victims of the scam to contact his Office of Consumer Protection at 888-432-9257 or their local law enforcement agency.
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