Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Owensboro Police Department is alerting residents to a deceptive scheme involving scammers who impersonate law enforcement officers to demand money. The fraudsters falsely claim that the individual has an outstanding arrest warrant and that an immediate payment is required to avoid detention. This scam typically involves phone calls where the scammer insists on a quick payment to resolve an alleged legal issue. In response, local authorities have emphasized that the police department does not request payments or personal information over the telephone to clear warrants. Officials have advised the public to … Read more