Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warns of text scam

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A text message scam, impersonating state agencies, is active in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the fraudulent text messages include a link that is similar to state government website addresses.

According to a release, the scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets. The messages say that a “DMV violation” will be reported and “driving privileges will be suspended if payment is not sent.

KYTC does not collect traffic ticket fees or notify customers of violations.

Officials are taking measures to have the fraudulent websites removed.

Message from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

If you have provided any personal information, contact your bank immediately. You can also report this to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, or to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or visit the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General website, ag.ky.gov, to follow their guidance concerning potential identity theft. You can also forward the suspicious message to 7726 (SPAM) to alert your mobile provider as well.