HARTFORD, Ky. — The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is warning Ohio County residents about a scam call making the rounds.
According to Ohio County Sheriff Tracy Beatty, his office has received multiple complaints about a scam call in which the scammer claims to be a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer will even use the name of one of the OCSO deputies. The scammer claims there is a warrant for the arrest of the person receiving the call.
Sheriff Beatty wants all residents to know that his office, or any agency in Ohio County, will not call and threaten arrest or tell someone they have an arrest warrant issued for them.
Do not give these callers any of your information. If you receive a call like this or are unsure, call Ohio County Dispatch at 270-298-4411.