The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of another scam attempt.
According to the sheriff;s office, an area resident fell victim to the Publisher’s Clearing House scam, in which they were told they had won a large sum of money but first needed to send money to cover taxes and other fees.
The sheriff’s office says they were able to recover several thousand dollars for that victim, but funds can not always be recovered from scams.
Hardin County Sheriff John Ward says if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
“When you get a call, and you don’t think it’s right, you’re probably correct,” Ward says. “Don’t give them any information. Just hang up.”
If you have been targeted in a scam attempt, you can report it to law enforcement, including the sheriff’s office by calling 270-765-5133.
