Laurel County Residents Warned of Fake Deputy Scam

Authorities say a man is posing as a sheriff's deputy and demanding money for legal issues.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam where a man is pretending to be a deputy and demanding payment for alleged legal issues such as failure to appear in court, missing jury duty, or outstanding warrants. The sheriff's office has advised people not to provide any personal or financial information or make any payments, as they will never call citizens requesting money over the phone.

Why it matters

Phone scams targeting residents and demanding money can lead to financial losses and identity theft. This particular scam impersonates law enforcement, which can erode public trust in authorities. The sheriff's office is working to raise awareness and prevent further victims.

The details

According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, the scammer has been calling residents and claiming they owe money for various legal issues. The caller tells people they need to pay a bond or face arrest. The sheriff's office has stressed they will never call citizens demanding money over the phone regarding a case or warrant.

  • On Monday, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office announced the phone scam.

The players

Laurel County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency warning residents about the phone scam.

Scammer

An unidentified man who is impersonating a deputy and demanding money from residents.

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What they’re saying

“Do not give them your financial information and do not pay them!!”

— Laurel County Sheriff's Office (Facebook)

“The Laurel County Sheriff's Office will never call citizens on the telephone demanding money regarding a case or an outstanding warrant.”

— Laurel County Sheriff's Office (Facebook)

What’s next

The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the phone scam and urges residents to report any suspicious calls to law enforcement.

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of verifying the legitimacy of any calls requesting personal information or payments, especially when they claim to be from law enforcement. Residents should never provide sensitive data or make payments over the phone without independently confirming the request.