Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert following a report from a Jefferson County resident who lost $89,000 to a computer virus scam. In the last two months, Beshear’s office has received complaints from Kentuckians in numerous counties with losses totaling 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 only collecting computer login credentials so they can steal personal and financial information. If you suspect your computer is infected with a virus or malware, update your security software and operating system or visit a company you know and trust for assistance.