Frankfort, KY — Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert following a report from a resident who lost $89,000 to a computer virus scam. While Beshear’s office is working with other agencies, the victim’s money has not been recovered. In the last two months, Beshear’s office has received complaints from Kentuckians in Daviess, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson and Johnson counties. The losses from the complaints total more than $92,000. Beshear said the scam is committed when a victim is using their computer and a fictitious pop-up window appears saying there is a virus and to seek help by calling a 1-800 number. After dialing the number, the victim is connected to a scammer who pretends to assist but is really collecting computer login credentials so they can steal personal and financial information. To report scams to the Office of the Attorney General, fill out the online consumer complaint form at ag.ky.gov/scams or call 502-695-5300.