BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Office say they have received several calls about an individual claiming to be from the sheriff's department.
The caller is impersonating a police officer and is telling would-be victims they have not satisfied the requirements of a subpoena.
The supposed "officer" further states the victim has an active warrant for their arrest, but if they meet the officer they can pay a bond instead of going to jail.
For the record, this is not how any law enforcement conducts business especially the Knox County Sheriff's Office and its deputies.
In cases like this follow these simple tips.
- Always verify you are speaking to a legitimate organization
- Resist the pressure to act immediately
- Never pay someone who insists you pay with a gift card or by using a money transfer service
- Stop and talk to someone you trust
If you feel you have been a victim of this scam or have been contacted, please call Knox 911 to make a report at 606-546-3510.
