Scammers are making phone calls posing as law enforcement and asking for money, according to the Owensboro Police Department.
“Please be aware that our citizens are being contacted by an unknown person (or group) that is pretending to be affiliated with the Owensboro Police Department. We are receiving multiple reports that the police department’s number will show up on your caller ID and it’s been reported that they are using officer names,” according to a release from OPD. “These individuals are telling people that they missed jury duty and they have been fined a large amount money.”
Officials urge the public to not send any money or any form of payment to OPD.
“Owensboro Police Department will never contact you and request money or make threats to arrest unless money is paid,” the release says.
You can find more information about phone scams and other scenarios that are typically used by visiting ftc.gov/scams or reporting a scam at ftc.gov/complaint.
