Madison, IN Sunny intervals 70°
Listen Live

Coronavirus Test Kit Scam In Scott Co.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 3:28 PM

By Scott County Sheriff's Office

Do not provide personal information to these callers.

File Photo

(Scott County, Ind.) - Sheriff Jerry Goodin wants the citizens of Scott County to know and be aware that there have been reports of spam calls involving COVID-19. 

We have received notification that calls are being made to Scott County Citizens about COVID-19 test kits. The caller is asking if individuals would like to sign-up to receive COVID-19 test kits at their personal residence. This is a SPAM/SCAM call.

Test kits like this do not exist and are not available for public use. Do not provide personal information to these callers. If you need to be tested for COVID-19 from possible exposure you will receive information from the Scott County Health Department or Indiana State Department of Health.

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Averitt To Invest up to $113 Million To Build Regional Campus in Bullitt County

Distribution and supply chain leader will add 64 jobs while retaining 182 jobs at existing Louisville plant

Displate Manufacturing To Establish First Kentucky Operation in Louisville With $9.5 Million Investment, Creating 79 Jobs

New facility will strengthen company’s expansion into the North American market

Kentucky's Attorney General Launches Law Enforcement Peer Support Grant Application

Address chronic stress and promote officer mental health

Local Sports

Personal Branding Activities Approved, High School Basketball Shot Clock Proposal Fails

The Board of Directors voted on both measures this week.

Kring Resigns After Four Years As Shawe Girls Coach

He was 59-32 in four seasons with the Hilltoppers

Pairings Revealed for IHSAA Softball State Tournament

Last season, Franklin County and Milan were the only local teams to advance out of the sectional.