A warning is being issued to Kentuckians about a new wave of scam messages making the rounds—and officials say it’s important to stay alert.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says reports have come in about text scams impersonating driver licensing offices and the Office of Highway Safety.
These messages may look official, but they are not legitimate.
Officials stress that if you receive a suspicious text claiming to be from the Transportation Cabinet, do not click on any links included in the message.
The agency also wants to remind the public that it does not collect traffic ticket fees through text messages or unsolicited links, and any message asking for payment or personal information in that way should be treated as a scam.
If you have already clicked a link or shared personal or financial information, you are encouraged to contact your bank immediately to protect your accounts.
Authorities say reporting these scams is also an important step in preventing others from becoming victims. Reports can be made through the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the Federal Trade Commission, or through the Kentucky Attorney General’s office.
For additional resources and tips on how to recognize and report scams, you can visit the state’s official website at stopscams dot ky dot gov.
Officials say staying cautious, avoiding unknown links, and verifying information through trusted sources are some of the best ways to protect yourself and your personal information.
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Another warning is being issued to area residents about ongoing scam attempts—this time involving utility customers.
Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is urging members to stay alert after reports of scammers posing as representatives and attempting to collect money under false pretenses.
According to the cooperative, these scammers often demand immediate payment and may even threaten to disconnect your electric service if payment isn’t made right away.
Officials say that’s a major red flag.
Legitimate utility companies will not pressure customers for instant payment over the phone or through unsolicited messages, and they will not threaten immediate disconnection without proper notice.
If you receive a suspicious call, text, or message, you’re encouraged to end the conversation immediately and avoid giving out any personal or financial information.
Instead, customers should contact their local co-op directly using an official phone number to verify any concerns about their account.
Grayson Rural Electric is also asking anyone who encounters a suspected scam attempt to report it. You can contact the cooperative directly at 800-562-3532.
Officials say awareness is one of the strongest tools in preventing fraud, and taking a moment to verify information can make all the difference in protecting your finances.
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The Carter County Clean-Up campaign continues this week, with crews operating on the East end of the county. Dumpsters will be available for public use at the county maintenance garage located in Grayson, and clean-up personnel will be on hand to help unload items from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, today and Thursday. Please note that crews will be taking a break on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
As a reminder, the list of items not accepted has been updated. Crews will not collect refrigerators, deep freezers, televisions, household garbage, paint, tires, or batteries. And all materials brought to the site must be bagged or boxed — no loose items will be accepted. The County Clean-Up runs on a rotating schedule, alternating between the East and West ends of Carter County every two weeks. After this week’s collection, dumpsters are scheduled to return to the Grayson maintenance garage from April 8th through the 10th.
This valuable community service is made possible by the Carter County Solid Waste Department, who continue to support these efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Again, dumpsters are open today and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at the East end site in Grayson.