It didn’t take the criminals long to come out of their holes in the ground, as Louisville police are warning residents that scam artists are attempting to take advantage of the tragic UPS plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
“LMPD is getting reports that scammers are contacting victims’ families, claiming to have information about their loved ones and demanding thousands of dollars,” the police department said in a social media post.
Louisville police further stated that law enforcement and government officials will never ask for money for information.
“These criminals are taking advantage of people in pain – despicable,” LMPD added.
Anyone who receives this message is asked to contact Louisville Metro Police at 270-574-5673.
At least 12 people were killed in the Tuesday afternoon crash, while at least 15 people were injured, as two victims remain hospitalized in ICU at University of Louisville Hospital. At least 16 people remain unaccounted for.
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By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
