scams

If something seems a little too good to be true, or someone wants you to give you a cash prize but you didn't enter a contest, it's probably not legit.

The Sheriff's Office says its received reports saying someone claiming to be a deputy requests payment over the phone to pay for a warrant that doesn't exist.

A new Facebook scam that plays on our emotions could cost you a lot.

The Indiana State Police warn that criminals are spoofing the ISP Main Headquarters phone number to scam unsuspecting victims.

If the scam phone call I received today were true, I'd be in federal prison right now. These people are really getting creative...and silly.

The fact anyone would try to make money off of the pain of losing a loved one to COVID-19 is not only appalling, but it's probably going to keep happening. The Better Business Bureau and FEMA are warning those who lost a loved one to be wary of calls for a death certificate or an offer to pay for funeral expenses.

Internet and phone scams are a big a problem today as we all know. Well, the Owensboro Police Department wants to be sure that callers don't trick you with their false claims. Here are five common scams to be aware of.

It's sad that global pandemic times are no different when it comes to scammers trying to take advantage of the public. The Green River District Health Department is warning of a new contact tracing scam that's circulating.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and U.S. Attorney Rob Duncan are warning Kentuckians of a potential scam related to unsolicited foreign packages.

When it comes to scammers you can never let your guard down. There's a new texting scam that has hit area residents and Owensboro Police want us to be aware. I just received one of these text messages minutes ago. Have you received one yet?