Financial Crimes Unit

The Financial Crimes Unit is part of the police department's Bureau of Investigation. This unit is responsible for investigating:

  • Theft by Deception
  • Forgery
  • Identity Theft
  • Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card Device
  • Counterfeit Currency
  • Other types of reported crime

Detectives in the Financial Crimes Unit use many resources and methods to determine the identity and whereabouts of suspects linked to the listed crimes. These detectives work closely with multiple federal agencies, sharing information and resources to combat the ever-growing criminal threat in the financial community. You can greatly reduce your risk of being a victim by protecting your personal banking information.

Contact the Financial Crimes Unit

Phone: (859) 258-3600

Email: fraud@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov

Scam Alerts

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General has a free messaging service to immediately alert Kentuckians when con artists are on the attack. Be informed and save yourself, and those you love and care for, from the emotional and financial distress scammers can cause by signing up for Scam Alerts.

Scam Alerts

Sign up to receive alerts via text or email

Kentuckians should report scams to the Office of the Attorney General at (888) 432-9257 or file a consumer complaint online.

​​​Top tips to avoid scams

Hang up. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine. And, avoid robocalls by registering your number on Kentucky's No Call list.

Do not pay upfront. Scammers often offer prizes or threaten to take action against you, if you don't pay a fee or provide your personal information. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will not threaten you for upfront payments.

Do not wire money or send reloadable credit/ gift cards to people you do not know. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will not require you to use these payment methods. It is almost impossible to get your money back after it has been wired, through services like Western Union. Reloadable cards like MoneyPak, Reloadit or other types of gift cards like i-tunes present the same problem.

Slow down. Con artists prey on fear and want to scare you in to taking action very quickly. Before you issue payment or provide your personal information, verify the business by researching it online – verify their website, contact information, search for customer reviews and company policies.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If someone is offering you something for free or a prize you never registered to win, it is more than likely a scam.

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