New Data: Facebook Number 1 App for Scammers
A study ranks the 10 apps where people are being scammed the most in 2021 and Facebook came in at No. 1. A record $4.2 billion was lost to online scams in 2020 and Kentucky is the No. 40 most-scammed state with victims losing $12 million. Scammers have grown more sophisticated attacking people where they least expect […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Explains Newest Round of Scams
The Madison County sheriff’s office has recently reported receiving calls relating to a jury scam. According to officials and recent victims of the scam, they received calls of people posing as officers from a court. The scammers claim that the person did not show up for jury duty and that charges will then be pressed. […]
Afternoon Headlines 7/23/18: Shots Fired in Richmond This Weekend, 2 Confirmed Tornadoes, Alleged Abuse of Children in Laurel County, BBB Warns of Storm Damage Scams
Afternoon Headlines 7/23/18: Shots Fired in Richmond This Weekend, 2 Confirmed Tornadoes, Alleged Abuse of Children in Laurel County, BBB Warns of Storm Damage Scams
New Threatening Phone Scam to be Aware of
After the recent releases from the Better Business Bureau of Central Kentucky as well as local law enforcement, there have been a plethora of phone scams in the area reported. Most recently, a viewer came up to the station to play a threatening message which says he is facing criminal charges as there were 4 […]
March Madness Ticket Tips from the BBB
With the most recent wins for the UK Wildcats, and their trip to Atlanta this week, WBONTV recently spoke with Director of Communications for the Better Business Bureau of Central Kentucky, Heather Clary, who gave us tips on how to best purchase tickets to follow the wildcats through the NCAA tournament. She also explained some […]
Don’t Fall for Scams
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 […]