Most people ignore these calls, but if the phone representative on the other end claims to be calling for a local agency, people may feel like they should listen or even donate to the cause. Scammers have used this to their advantage by using the Pike County Sheriff’s Department’s name in a recent scam.
“We found out about it on Monday when we received three to four complaints about calls seeking contributions for the Sheriff’s Department,” said Sheriff Charles “Fuzzy” Keesee. They ask for money for new equipment and selling ads for a yearly calendar.”
The calls originated from the 859 area code which is located in Central Kentucky in the vicinity of Lexington. The scammers asked for a credit card number to make the donation.
“People should never give out their credit card number over the phone unless they know who they are speaking with,” urged Keesee.
Not to be confused with the telephone scam, the Sheriff’s Department raises money for the Kentucky Sheriff’s Boy and Girls Ranch and when donations are being accepted, a deputy is always present.
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