Beshear announces launch of new website, initiatives to fight scams in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A new website is now active to help protect Kentuckians against scams.

That’s according to Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday, who announced StopScams.ky.gov, a website Team Kentucky launched to help efforts to prevent scams through raising awareness, reporting and education.

“Scams are mean and cruel, and they cost Kentuckians of all ages their hard-earned savings that should be going toward rent, groceries, retirement and more,” Beshear said. “While we’ve made progress in stopping scammers, a 2024 FBI report showed Kentuckians are losing more than $74 million each year to online scammers – something we won’t tolerate. Through this new website, educational events and more, we’re going to help protect Kentuckians by equipping them with the tools they need to stay safe.”

The new website serves as a one-stop resource on how to spot scams, ways to report and resources for recovering what was lost if someone becomes a victim.

It also offers the option to sign up for scam alerts through emails or texts.

Team Kentucky’s message is simple: Pause, check and protect:

• When you are contacted by someone or a company you do not know, pause.
• Before taking any action, check reliable resources and do your research. Search the internet, talk to your family, friends and professionals before acting.
• And finally, protect your personal information by learning ways to boost your digital security.

In addition, Kentuckians can attend events to protect their information. The next Scam Jam and Shredding Event takes place in Bowling Green on Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT at the Knicely Conference Center on the campus of Western Kentucky University.

Event registration is open here.