Kenton County is warning residents of scammers who are texting residents about traffic tickets, pretending to be the “DMV.” They claim you owe an “overdue traffic ticket” and threaten to suspend your license or registration if you don’t pay through a fake link. The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not have a DMV office. Driver’s licenses […]
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With AI at their disposal, financial scammers are on the rise
It started with a seemingly routine reminder for Nancy Hall to update her Norton antivirus software. The 69-year-old Philadelphia resident sat down at her laptop to file her taxes recently and was prompted to call a number that was said to be the software company’s customer support. She had been hacked, the message said. “It […]
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Scammers posing as police and sheriff’s office request donations in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about scam callers impersonating the police and sheriff, who are asking for donations and claiming to be able to resolve legal documents or warrants.
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Housing Authority warns against Section 8 scams
The Housing Authority of Covington is warning voucher seekers against scammers posing as Section 8 helplines, and advises them to visit the agency’s dedicated webpage or the national website at hud.gov for more information.
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Kenton County Sheriff warns against scam calls
“They’re at it again,” said a recent press release from the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office. Residents have been receiving calls claiming that people have missed jury duty and that they must pay a fine over the phone. “Law enforcement agencies will not call, text or message you that there is a warrant for your arrest, […]
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Legal Aid of the Bluegrass offers aid program for those vulnerable to Medicare fraud
For individuals over the age of 60, Medicare fraud and abuse is a serious risk, according to Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. The organization is a nonprofit which runs a Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance program, or SHIP, to assist any person that has Medicare with their public benefit issues. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass […]
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Kenton County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam
The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new scam in which someone is calling people saying they have unpaid fines or outstanding warrants and demanding immediate payment over the phone. “Remember that law enforcement will not call you about unpaid fines, missed jury duty or outstanding warrants,” Chief Deputy Col. Patrick […]