Scam red flags and suspicious activity
2025-01-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Red flags / suspicious activity was one of the slides giving the following information for scams to watch out for: Calls from local law enforcement stating an individual has fines for outstanding warrants. Calls from local law enforcement stating the court is holding the individual in contempt for failure to appear for jury duty. Calls from local law enforcement stating an Individual has been placed under a "gag order" and is not allowed to speak with anyone else regarding the matter. Calls from local law enforcement demanding you remain on the line until the bond" is paid. Requests for monetary gift cards (visa/green dot etc.) bank deposits, and voucher purchases to clear court fines or avoid jail time. Requests for videos or pictures of individuals conducting a personal strip search of themselves to clear court fines or avoid jail time. Comments | Permalink
2025-01-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Red flags / suspicious activity was one of the slides giving the following information for scams to watch out for: Calls from local law enforcement stating an individual has fines for outstanding warrants. Calls from local law enforcement stating the court is holding the individual in contempt for failure to appear for jury duty. Calls from local law enforcement stating an Individual has been placed under a "gag order" and is not allowed to speak with anyone else regarding the matter. Calls from local law enforcement demanding you remain on the line until the bond" is paid. Requests for monetary gift cards (visa/green dot etc.) bank deposits, and voucher purchases to clear court fines or avoid jail time. Requests for videos or pictures of individuals conducting a personal strip search of themselves to clear court fines or avoid jail time. Comments | Permalink