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Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said multiple citizens have contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a scam in which someone claims that local law enforcement has a warrant for their arrest. Polston advises people to hang […]

KY Transportation Cabinet warning of scam messages

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning residents about a text messaging scam that impersonates a state agency. Officials say that the sender is listed as “KYDOT.” The message includes a link, which asks for the […]

South Kentucky RECC Warns Customers of Scam

Area residents who are customers of South Kentucky RECC are being warned of a scam which is apparently taking place. RECC officials say they have been contacted by several customers of the electric co-op informing […]

Police Scam in the Area

The Russell Springs Police Department is wanting to make folks aware of a scam circulating in the area. The person calling states that they are the Chief of Police asking for financial contributions. Please be […]

This Week is National Scam Awareness Week

It is National Scam Awareness Week, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers, and Kentucky Utilities is advising its customers to be aware of these signs […]

RECC Customers Receiving Scam Calls

Some South Kentucky RECC members have received scam phone calls over the past several days. The cooperative reminds members if someone calls you and says that if you don’t pay your bill over the phone […]

Social Security Number Scam

A scam alert has been issued by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office reminding Kentuckians that a federal government employee will never suspend your Social Security number or demand you wire money over the phone. The […]

Phone Scam Circulating

Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers wants citizens to be aware of a phone scam that is circulating throughout the state. Callers are saying they are with the Kentucky Firefighters Association and are attempting to obtain […]