Phone Scams on the Rise in Covington

Covington police are warning residents about a recent uptick in phone scams where callers impersonate law enforcement demanding payment for traffic fines, bail, jury duty, or warrants. Police remind the public they never request payment by phone or text, and legitimate agencies won’t ask for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or gold bars. Residents who receive such calls should hang up and report to 206-296-3311; text scams should be reported and blocked.