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Scam Calls in Kentucky, August 2026

Kentucky residents filed 1,690 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #22 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

1,690
Complaints in August 2026
703
Different numbers reported by Kentucky residents
1,764
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in Kentucky

1
1
0
17
1,690
Mar 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
427
Impersonation
305
Medical or prescriptions
298
Dropped or silent call
131
Warranties
37
Work from home & other ways to make mon
31

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
65%
Live caller
35%

Numbers calling Kentucky the most

NumberReports from KentuckyReports nationwide
(270) 467-1076 19 17
(833) 289-1205 15 13
(321) 395-8702 11 1,102
(217) 834-9517 10 277
(877) 961-0842 10 111
(833) 662-5812 10 89
(734) 660-3353 10 15
(502) 200-5156 10 9
(859) 509-8394 9 11
(859) 636-1452 8 10

Got a call from one of these numbers?

Do not call back and do not share any code, card number or account detail. Check the number on our robocall checker, and if you already paid, follow the steps on our help page today. Then report it so the next person in Kentucky is warned.

Other states

Figures come from FTC Do Not Call complaint records plus reports sent to us directly by scam victims, counted by the state of the person reporting. Monthly figures are estimates for numbers reported from more than one state. Last refreshed 4 October 2026.

You're Safe Here. Let's Fix This Now.

If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov