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State Auditor Issues Fraud Alert to Kentucky Retirees

State Auditor Adam Edelen has alerted law enforcement authorizes to a fraudulent letter that has been sent to retirees in Kentucky.

The letter claims the auditor's office has discovered that some 26,000 people were overpaid and that a field agent would contact them for repayment. Edelen said that isn't true, and he's concerned it could be part of a scam.

Edelen said no collections are being sought. He said it's unclear how many retirees have received the letter.

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2013/09/10/2813790/state-auditor-issues-fraud-alert.html#storylink=cpy