FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) – There have been multiple reports of fraudulent text messages sent to Kentucky residents impersonating the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), its Office of Highway Safety, and driver licensing offices.
According to KYTC, the message features a suspicious link similar to Kentucky government website addresses. The scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets or “traffic infractions” and say that a “payment is due” and that “actions will be taken” if not resolved.
Officials warn residents that they should not click on any links in or respond to the scam messages.
Tips to Spot a Scam Text
Steps If You Receive a Fraudulent Text
You can also visit stopscams.ky.gov to stay up-to-date on ways to report and spot scams. Officials say they are taking the appropriate steps to request to have the fraudulent websites taken down.
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