Law enforcement warns of ongoing scams

Area law enforcement is warning of ongoing scam attempts.

The Elizabethtown Police Department is warning residents of a scam concerning fake alerts from RiverLink. The EPD says the scammers send a fake toll notice via text warning of an unpaid fee and impending late fee. The message links to a fake website to collect payment, where customers will be asked to enter their personal and financial information. The EPD says never click on the link in a suspicious message, verify tolls on the actual RiverLink website, and report phishing texts to your mobile carrier or law enforcement.

Meanwhile, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says a scammer has been spoofing the sheriff’s office’s number and making phone calls to residents. The scammer tells the caller they missed jury duty and must pay a fee in order to avoid a warrant being put out for their arrest. The sheriff’s office does not solicit money over the phone, so if you receive such a phone call, do not give any of your personal information and hang up. If you have concerns, contact the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency line.

Scams can also be reported to the Scam Tracker on the Better Business Bureau’s website.