Alert: Possible scam occurring on I-471 and I-275 | Crime

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KY (FOX19) - Campbell County Police released an alert on Tuesday warning drivers about a scam occurring on I-471 and I-275.

According to the email alert, people are posing as disabled vehicles on the interstates and attempting to flag down passing motorists to help them. Once the victim stops, they try to extort / steal money from the victim.

Once they get the money, they leave the area. The police have no description on vehicles or suspects.

Police are asking people who travel these interstates to not stop if you see an occupied disabled vehicle, call the police or Dispatch center to assist the disabled motorist.

Dispatch Center in Campbell County can be reached at 859-292-3622.

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