The Covington Police Department would like to make the public aware of several internet and telephone scams that have recently surfaced in the area. The first involves legitimate rental properties listed on Craig’s List. The scammers ask for a deposit on the property via wire transfer or pre-paid money cards.
Other scams involve telephone callers posing as representatives of the IRS or utility companies, notifying individuals of outstanding fines. The individuals are then asked to send payment, again with a wire transfer or pre-paid money card. Many of these activities are perpetrated outside of the United States, making prosecution and recovery of stolen money very difficult.
The Covington Police Department would like to remind the public that any solicitation of money should be verified independently with the agency represented.
