Kentucky State Police warn public of text message scam impersonating the agency

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP regarding unpaid traffic violations.
These messages are not legitimate. The texts often include a link and may attempt to create a sense of urgency to prompt immediate payment or action. Recipients are strongly advised not to click on any links and to delete the message immediately.
KSP emphasizes that it does not contact individuals via text message regarding citations, fines or payments. Any communication requesting payment through a text message should be considered suspicious.
Reports received today are part of a broader trend observed recently, with multiple complaints involving similar scam messages. These include attempts to impersonate Amazon, the Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and other reputable organizations. KSP urges the public to remain cautious when receiving unexpected or suspicious messages.
The Team Kentucky Stop Scams initiative was created to help Kentuckians best protect their family from scams by providing information and resources you can trust. To learn how to report a scam, please visit the Team Kentucky Stop Scams website.