scams ky 5.8.20

About a surge in scammers, trying to exploit people during the covid-19 crisis.

According to the governor..

Scammers are calling people..saying they work for a utility company or co-op.

Then... they threaten to disconnect service if immediate payment isn't recieved.

But remember... back in march, the state issued an order..

That stops disconnections for non-payment and fees for late payments during the pandemic.

According to the governor..

If you recieve a call like this... contact your utility company or report it through either the state attorney general's office online scam reporting form...or the consumer protection hotline.

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