TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Another text-message scam is being circulated in the Sunflower State, officials said Friday.
In a fraud alert issued Friday morning, scammers are reported to be using fake Kansas Department of Transportation texts to demand payments.
As a result, KDOT issued a warning about the new scam.
Officials said the texts falsely claim to be from KDOT and the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles.
The texts are giving a final notice of unpaid traffic tickets, and a notice that enforcement will begin soon.
Officials said KDOT does not collect money for traffic tickets or tolls and will never request or collect payments through text messages. KDOT added that “these messages are not legitimate.”
Individuals are advised not to click or open any links within these scam texts.
“Clicking on these links could expose your personal and financial information to scammers,“ KDOT said. ”Never share sensitive personal or financial details via text message or by clicking unknown links.”
If you’ve received a scam message, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ and-or the Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.gov/.
Additionally, delete the text and report it as junk.
If you’ve provided payment information at a fraudulent website, KDOT said, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.
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