Kentucky State Police warn of a telephone scam involving fundraising for fallen officers.
Police say the KSP post in Henderson has documented a number of calls from a person claiming to be with the Kentucky State Police or another police professional fundraiser raising money for police officers killed in the line of duty. Investigators say the man tries to get credit card information from victims. Police say the caller may identify himself as “Rick” and calls appear to originate from a 270 area code.
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Police say the investigation is in the early stages, but they think the number likely originates from a Skype account overseas.
Officials say KSP does not ask for banking or personal information, and although the agency is currently involved in raising funds for a fallen trooper memorial, it does not utilize cold call telemarketing.
