• Tips To Use To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of A Scam
  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• Resist the pressure to make an immediate decision. Scammers create a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly.
• Verify the information before sending any money or purchasing any gift cards.
• Never wire money based on a request made over the phone or in an e-mail. Keep in mind that wiring money is like giving cash—once you send it, you cannot get it back.
• Don't do business with people you don't know who solicit you by telephone or over the Internet. Never give out bank account or credit card numbers or personal information to solicitors.

FRAUDULENT UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMS

The Commonwealth of KY and US Government maintain all the records associated with these claims.
If you are a victim, it is very important that you report the identity theft fraud to ALL of the following entities, but especially the first one:

•The Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance
secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/UI/Fraud

•Your employer

•National Center for Disaster Fraud
justice.gov/.../ncdf-disaster-complaint-form

•Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
identitytheft.gov

​•Local police department to obtain a copy of a report to provide to creditors and credit agencies

If you are a resident of Lyon County, please call Lyon County Dispatch, 270-388-0911, to request that a deputy return your call to take your report of identity theft.