LONDON, KY (February 11, 2025) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: A phone scam has resurfaced in Laurel County where the caller(s) may be driving a a plain Dodge Charger and is identifying as an LSO deputy named Sgt. Johnson.
The subject(s) are trying to scam citizens: Do not give them your information and do not pay them!!
The caller(s) is advising citizens to pay bond money regarding a legal issue such as a failure to appear in court, 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:
- Do not give out personal data
- Do not give out 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.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation into this most recent phone scam.
