The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving complaints about a person identifying himself as Deputy Jason or Jesse Cook.
This unknown person is claiming to be with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and is calling about legal matters which need to be resolved today.
These calls are a scam and this person does not represent the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
If you receive one of these calls below are a few tips to avoid being scammed.
Top Tips to Avoid Scams
Hang up. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine. And, avoid robocalls by registering your number on Kentucky’s No Call list.
Do not pay upfront. Scammers often offer prizes or threaten to take action against you, if you don’t pay a fee or provide your personal information. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will not threaten you for upfront payments.
Do not wire money or send reloadable credit/ gift cards to people you do not know. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will not require you to use these payment methods. It is almost impossible to get your money back after it has been wired, through services like Western Union. Reloadable cards like MoneyPak, Reloadit or other types of gift cards like i-tunes present the same problem.
Slow down. Con artists prey on fear and want to scare you in to taking action very quickly. Before you issue payment or provide your personal information, verify the business by researching it online – verify their website, contact information, search for customer reviews and company policies.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If someone is offering you something for free or a prize you never registered to win, it is more than likely a scam.
Call the Madison County Sheriffs Office if you think you’re being scammed: (859) 623-1511.
