A frightening phone call had a Lucasville family worried someone was coming to their door.
Deputies were called after a man reported his father’s identity may have been stolen and that he was being harassed by callers making serious accusations. At the time of the call, the father was still on the phone with the individuals, who claimed more than $900,000 had been laundered through his bank account.
They also reportedly told him people would be showing up the next day.
Deputies took information for a report, but situations like this are often part of a growing—and very convincing—type of scam.
⚠️ HOW THIS SCAM WORKS
These callers are pros at creating panic.
They usually:
- Claim to be from law enforcement, a bank, or a federal agency
- Accuse the victim of a serious crime like fraud or money laundering
- Throw out big numbers to make it sound real
- Pressure the person to “fix it now” before things get worse
- Threaten arrest, asset seizure, or someone coming to their home
Then comes the ask—money, gift cards, wire transfers, or access to accounts.
🎯 WHO THEY TARGET
These scams often zero in on:
- Older adults who may be less familiar with scam tactics
- People who live alone
- Anyone who answers unknown numbers and stays on the line
The goal is to overwhelm the victim so they act fast without verifying anything.
🚨 WHAT TO DO IF THIS HAPPENS
If you or a family member gets a call like this:
- Hang up immediately
- Do NOT send money or share personal information
- Call your bank or local law enforcement directly
- Talk to a trusted family member before taking action
And one big truth to remember:
👉 Real law enforcement does not call and demand money over the phone.
If someone says they’re coming to your house over something like this—it’s almost always a scare tactic.
In this case, deputies documented the call. But the real danger with scams like this isn’t just fear—it’s how quickly they can drain someone’s life savings if they’re believed.