Spring is here in Kentucky and that means more people will be taking on home improvement projects. Con artists and scammers also use this time to take advantage of some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
Kentucky officials are working to educate citizens on how to protect themselves from being swindled. Governor Beshear recently announced a series of workshops to help people learn what to look out for and what to do if they have been scammed.
“Remember the best thing we can do is prevent it from happening. It's really hard to get that money back once it's been paid. The times we've been able to do it, returning those dollars have been pretty special.”
Beshear said these events will provide a lot of information for Kentuckians.
“Topics will include information on what resources are available for those who have already been victimized and how to prevent being victimized. We'll also have free secure document shredding for those who attend.”
The governor said these scammers typically use tactics including pressure by the salesperson to give an immediate response, requirements for an advance payment or “cash only” accepted, and promises to get you the paperwork “later.”
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