LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: A phone scam has surfaced in Laurel County where the caller is identifying himself as a Sheriff's Deputy and the caller ID is reflecting the Sheriff's office phone number.
Note: Criminals can use an app and duplicate any number. This technique is widely known as spoofing.
The caller is advising citizens to pay $3000 – No reason is given.
This is a scam to steal money from unsuspecting citizens. Do not send money. Report this scam.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office will never call citizens on the telephone demanding money.
Laurel County Sheriff's Lieut. Chris Edwards continues his investigation into this most recent phone scam.
