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AG Jack Conway warns about new scam

From the Office of the Attorney General of KY

Attorney General Jack Conway today warned consumers who have purchased classified ads in newspapers that they could be targeted by scam artists and should not give out personal information over the phone.

"We've received complaints from a couple of classified advertisers that someone claiming to be from the newspaper is contacting them asking for credit-card information and Social Security numbers," General Conway said.



Several newspapers across the Commonwealth are issuing warnings in their papers, asking advertisers not to respond to these calls and not to give out personal information over the telephone.

The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General is investigating the reports. If you have received these calls, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the Office of the Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257.


This story was posted on 2009-07-21 14:59:55
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