The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office is warning residents of a fraudulent website that claims to be associated with an accredited business school in Louisville.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron said the deceptive site is using the name “Decker College,” a school that closed its doors in 2006.
“Kentuckians suffer when scammers try and steal personal information, money, or even financial aid,” Cameron said. “My office works diligently to combat these scam operations and are constantly on the lookout to warn and prevent consumers against falling victim to these bad actors.”
Using pictures and information from a legitimate college, this website targets potential students, parents, and donors as it claims Decker College to be a “comprehensive research university … committed to academic excellence,” the attorney general’s office said.
The website falsely claims the school is located in downtown Louisville with specialties in medical science, business and architectural engineering.
The website also provides various means for individuals to donate, including through phone, mail, or stock transfer. Despite claiming to be accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, there is no institution named Decker College with state or federal approval operating in Kentucky.
Cameron urges citizens to be extremely cautious when dealing with websites that request personal information and especially careful when making donations.
If you think you may have been a victim of this scam website please file a scam complaint with the Office of the Attorney General at this link or by calling 502-696-5300.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
