District 23 Update - October 7, 2022
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 10/07/2022 01:33 PM EDT
A consumer reported receiving a text message regarding a delivery of an iPad Pro that included a link to a (fake) tracking number. This is a phishing scam, and a good reminder to never click on links in unsolicited text messages. Multiple consumers have reported receiving calls regarding Medicare. BBB advises consumers that while Medicare does provide help navigating healthcare plans, they do not charge for this service and will not contact consumers out of the blue. Never give out your Medicare ID number, Social Security number, health plan info, or banking information to anyone you don’t know. Several local consumers have reported falling prey to advance fee loans. BBB reminds consumers, while there are often fees associated with legitimate loans, any time a lender tries to charge an upfront fee before you receive your loan is a sign you are dealing with a scam. BBB continues to receive reports of puppy scams in the area; one recurring red flag is scammers claiming the victim needs to pay for expensive freight charges before receiving the pet. When buying a new pet, make sure you see the animal in person first, check the breeder’s credentials and references, and only pay with a secured method, such as a credit card. Adopting from a BBB Accredited Charity is also an excellent way to find your next pet! A consumer reported to BBB he received multiple voicemails regarding pending legal action in Indiana. This is a scam message and an attempt to frighten consumers into thinking they are in legal trouble. If you receive a similar message, do not reply and do not give out your personal or financial information. Contact law enforcement or a government agency in question if you have any concern about the legitimacy of the message. Multiple consumers have reported receiving bogus “receipts” for McAfee antivirus products. These messages are a scam and not actually from McAfee. If you receive a similar message, check your bank account or credit card statement to ensure a charge has not gone through, and do not reply to the message or click any links. BBB warns of scammers using Facebook and other social media to sell illegal dietary supplements. Many of these supplements contain ingredients that are potentially dangerous. Always check with your doctor before starting any supplement, and research companies first before buying. BBB warns consumers of cryptocurrency scams popping up on TikTok. Beware of videos showing a pile of cash where the creator states they earned the money in just a few days by investing in cryptocurrency. Remember, if an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, or promises immediate large returns, it is likely a scam! BBB warns consumers of free solar panel installation scams. In some cases, scammers collect consumers’ personal information before disappearing. In other cases, the scammers claim the consumer needs to pay upfront costs, which they promise will be reimbursed by a (non-existent) government program. BBB advises consumers interested in solar panels to not give in to high-pressure sales tactics, to get competing bids, and to research companies first. October 8 - Final Day of Empty the Shelters is This Saturday Don’t miss the free adoption event sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation. Adopt any kitten, cat, dog, or puppy for free with an approved application. All adoptable pets are already spayed-neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To view currently adoptable pets at LMAS, click here. You can meet adoptable pets in person at Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Walk-ins welcome! If you don’t find your pawfect companion at Animal House, be sure to check out the Kentucky Humane Society. They are participating in Empty the Shelters and adoptions fees are waived for adult cats and dogs, one-year old older. For more info about KHS adoptions, click here. Jack O'Lantern Spectacular This year's event runs from Tuesday October 4th through Halloween on Monday, October 31st! The trail opens at dusk each night! You DO NOT want to miss the 10-Year Anniversary of the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular and this year's theme of "Fan Favorites". It is truly the best of the best of years past, illuminating the historic woods of Iroquois Park. Buy your tickets now, as popular days and times are already selling out. Learn more at www.jackolanternlouisville.org Buy Jack O'Lantern Spectacular Tickets October 13 - LD&T Meeting Regarding 7203 E. Manslick RdYou are invited to attend a review for a Revised Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan with Conditions of Approval and Waivers. Subject Property: 7203 E. Manslick Rd. Case Manager: Molly Clark The Land Development and Transportation Committee Meeting will be held: Options for Joining the Virtual Meeting:  Click on plan to view at PDF October 20 - Neighborhood Meeting Regarding CUP for 7505 Outer LoopThe Applicant is hosting a neighborhood meeting on the following proposal. Property: 7505 Outer Loop Summary of Project: The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a Private Proprietary Club for operation of a poker club. This members-only club will be located in approximately 10,000 square feet of vacated retail space in the Outer Meeting Information:  For the full meeting notice including all maps and contatct information Click Here. MSD Application for Emergency Rate Assistance - Seniors Must Qualify
Eligibility for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) is limited to households at or below 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. RCS will handle a one stop application process covering both EWRAP and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). That means applicants will submit documentation only once instead of having to go through separate processes for wastewater discounts and energy assistance. RCS will also take applications for the MSD Senior Citizen Discount Program. New this year, seniors already receiving the discount must recertify eligibility each year before the anniversary of their previous approval date by filing a new application. The program provides a 30 percent discount for customers age 65 and above with gross household incomes of less than $35,000. Seniors may also continue to apply directly with MSD at louisvillemsd.org/paymybill. EWRAP is approved for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The MSD Board will decide each year whether to continue the program. Jefferson County MSD customers can make appointments for LIHEAP registration and EWRAP application by phone at 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.  LIHEAP Fall 2022 Learn more at louisvilleky.gov/liheap. Crime Maps - Updated Daily
Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. |
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