LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: A phone scam has resurfaced in Laurel County where the caller is identifying himself as a deputy.
Subjects are trying to scam citizens. Do not give them you financial information and do not pay them!!
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.
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.
