FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The FBI Louisville Field Office has seen an increase in reported fraud schemes targeting Kentuckians through unsolicited phone calls in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. […]

Pulaski man arrested as part of federal visa fraud investigation

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested as part of a federal visa fraud investigation last week. 52-year-old Rameshbhai Patel was arrested outside his apartment last week by officials with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, […]

Taylor County man sentenced to federal prison for crop insurance fraud

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

A Taylor County man was recently sentenced to a year in federal prison for crop insurance fraud. According to court documents, 61-year-old Robert “Robbie” Thomas Hunt of Campbellsville was sentenced to 12 months and 1 […]

Whittenburg election fraud case dismissed

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

An election fraud case filed by the unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney in May’s primary election has been dismissed. Circuit Judge Sara Beth Gregory dismissed the election fraud case brought by Lee Whittenburg against Matthew […]

No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

Wednesday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney who filed a lawsuit alleging election fraud and ballot tampering has taken no steps to move forward on the case, according to Court records. Lee Whittenburg, a Monticello […]

Somerset man facing federal identity theft and fraud charges

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man is facing federal charges for computer fraud, identity theft, and more. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Jacob Kipf was indicted on five counts of computer fraud, three counts of aggravated […]

Jamestown woman indicted on arson, insurance fraud charges

Monday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was indicted by a Russell County grand jury on arson and insurance fraud charges on Monday/ Sarah L. Turner, 33, of Jamestown, was indicted on charges of arson 2nd degree, tampering with […]

Charity Fraud Awareness is this Week

Thursday, October 24 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has issued a charitable giving guide to help folks avoid falling victim to charity scams. Don’t respond to mass charity solicitations, suspicious charity requests that scammers typically use on social […]

Two RC Men Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges

Monday, June 17 by seanhammond

According to media outlets, Adam and Jeremy Hill were charged in an indictment that was handed up on Wednesday in Bowling Green. The indictment alleges that Jeremy Hill wanted to obtain a loan to consolidate […]

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FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Pulaski man arrested as part of federal visa fraud investigation

Taylor County man sentenced to federal prison for crop insurance fraud

Whittenburg election fraud case dismissed

No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

Somerset man facing federal identity theft and fraud charges

Jamestown woman indicted on arson, insurance fraud charges

Charity Fraud Awareness is this Week

Two RC Men Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown