Glasgow police warn of phone scam

GLASGOW, Ky.- Police in Glasgow are warning residents of a phone scam.

According to the law enforcement agency, someone is posing as an officer with a local law enforcement agency.

Police say the scammer is asking those who pick up the phone to purchase money cards and then give the number of the money card to the scammer.

Police say when the phone call comes in, the caller ID will indicate the number is from a local law enforcement agency.

Police also say when you call the number back, an automated system answers as the law enforcement agency.

If you live in Glasgow and have received a similar call, you’re asked to contact police.