Scam reports in 40205 — Louisville, KY

The Highlands reports a high share of online shopping and rental fraud. 299 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 40205. Statewide, Kentucky residents filed 38,739 fraud reports last year totalling $71 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 40205

• online shopping fraud
• rental scam
• romance scam

The 502 area code covers Louisville and 40205.

See all reported scams in Louisville for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 40205

1. Don't answer unknown 502 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Kentucky Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://ag.ky.gov/Resources/Consumer-Resources/scams/Pages/default.aspx.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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