Frankfort, KY — A new scam has been reported to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, this one targets Kentucky schoolteachers. Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert saying his office has recently received multiple reports of a “Deputy Hart” calling schools asking to speak with a specific teacher who allegedly has an outstanding warrant or missed jury duty. School officials have been threatened with “obstruction charges” if the scammer is not given information or allowed to speak with the teacher. Once on the phone with the victim, the scammer requests payment via gift cards to resolve the legal matter and avoid arrest. Reports indicate that the scam call is spoofed appearing to be from a local area code and one victim said the scammer pressured her to purchase $2,500 in gift cards, but ultimately, she did not fall victim. If you have been approached in the manner report it to the Office of the Attorney General at 1-888-432-9257.