Kentucky State Police is warning citizens of a phone scam.
On Monday, Kentucky State Police was contacted by a concerned citizen about a scam phone call. Police said the citizen received a phone call from a male stating he had won $170,000 and a new vehicle. The caller then requested $300 in order to process the winnings.
After the citizen sent $300, an additional $2,500 was requested to finish the processing. In addition to the funds, the scammer requested the individual open a savings account, and that the account information be given to him.
The phone number is possibly Jamaican, police said, but authorities believe it was a generated number that does not exist.
Kentucky State Police would like to remind everyone to never give out one’s social security number or other personal information over the phone.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
