US EditionKSP Warns Public of Text Impersonation Scam - WNKY News 40 Television
Kentucky State Police confirm they never send traffic fine notices by text and advise residents to report scam texts to 7726 to help block fraud attempts.
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Scam texts impersonating state agencies circulating the Commonwealth
Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have recently put out warnings to consumers regarding spam texts impersonating their agencies."In the last week we have received a lot of calls, emails, and direct messages saying 'is this you, this text demanding I pay' and the quick answer is absolutely not," said Allen Blair, spokesperson for KYTC.The messages threaten licenses being suspended, vehicle registration being revoked, a…
KSP warns public of text impersonation scam - WNKY News 40 Television
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is warning the public of an ongoing scam. According to KSP, scammers are sending fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP for unpaid traffic violations. KSP says the texts ask recipients to pay at links that are not legitimate. The agency does not contact individuals regarding citations, fines, or payments by text message. KSP says it has received several reports on Thursday and asks the public …
Frankfort, KY Scam Alert: State Police Warn of Fake Citation Texts Targeting Drivers
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Frankfort, KY – Kentucky residents are being warned about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Kentucky State Police…
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