"UPDATE"
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 Sgt Brett Reeves. We have a Sgt. Brett Reeves, however, he is not making the phone calls.
The calls are subjects trying to scam citizens.
- Do not give them your financial information and do not pay them!!
The phone number associated with the scam calls is: 606-441-1799.
The caller is advising citizens to pay bond money regarding a legal issue-either or a failure to appear in court, or missed jury duty, or an outstanding warrant.
The caller is telling people to pay money to take care of the issue. They are demanding money up to $4,000. This is a scam to steal money from unsuspecting citizens. Report this scam. Do not give out personal data or financial information. Do not send money.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office will never call citizens on the telephone demanding money regarding a case or an outstanding warrant.
Laurel County Sheriff's Office continues their investigation into this most recent phone scam.
