Area officials are warning residents of several ongoing scam attempts.
The Grayson County Chamber of Commerce says a chamber member received a phone call Tuesday from somebody posing as a chamber official. The caller asked the chamber member about purchasing advertising space for the “Leitchfield Junior Chamber.” Grayson County does not have a junior chamber, and the Chamber of Commerce says residents should not give any information over the phone and hang up if they receive such a phone call.
Meanwhile, the City of Elizabethtown says local businesses have reported receiving a phone call from somebody who says they are with “E-Town Utilities.” The scammer tells the person they are behind on utility payments and must pay via credit card over the phone or their gas will be turned off. The city’s utilities department does not make phone calls, and a caller can only pay their bill via phone by calling City Hall directly.
Never give out personal or financial information without confirming you are talking with a company or entity you mean to do business with. Never click the link in a suspicious text or email. If shopping online, check for a website on the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker to confirm its legitimacy.
