Administrative Court of Justice releases webpage to educate the public on scams

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Administrative Court of Justice is taking measure to ensure the public understands how to identify scammers and tactics they use to prey on the public.

Scams are notoriously difficult to investigate by law enforcement agencies across the U.S. Many scam calls come from across state lines or even international borders, making it increasingly difficult to track and identify the culprit.

However, the new webpage offers important information into what to do if you have received a scam or if you believe you’ve been scammed.

Darren Allen, a security court manager  for the Administration Office of the Courts, says preventing being scammed is all about using your common sense.

“If it doesn’t feel right, don’t give your credit card information. Don’t feel compelled to give your bank routing number, or your account number. Hang up the phone and call your circuit clerk and anything regarding court action. If it’s a jury service, if it’s a warrant, hang up the phone, don’t give your information, and then call the circuit clerk and say, hey, are you showing a warrant on me? Or Hey, have I missed a jury service? And they can answer that question for you within just a few minutes,” Allen said.

Artificial intelligence is growing in use among scammers as well which is proving to be another added element of difficulty to those who investigate these crimes. Allen recommends that if you are suspicious someone maybe impersonating a family member or friend, hang up the phone and call them immediately to see if they are trying to contact you.

To take a look at the Kentucky Court of Justice Scam page click here.