The governor's office is launching a new website to help protect Kentuckians from scammers.
The site is stopscams.KY.gov. The goal is to identify more scams, help report them, and get people their money back.
Heather Clary is with the Better Business Bureau. She said this site will help to educate people.
“Because of this website, our educational efforts will be able to spread even farther across the Commonwealth. Through the combined efforts of the Public Protection Cabinet, the AARP, and the BBB, you will be able to keep your hard-earned dollars in your pockets and in your own communities,” Clary said.
Officials encourage anyone who feels that they might be the target of a scam to follow these steps: first, pause before taking any action; second, check the information given to see if it is legitimate; and third, protect your personal data.
Gary Adkins is the AARP Kentucky state volunteer president. He said this site will go a long way in helping protect vulnerable Kentuckians.
“It's an essential tool in the fight to protect Kentuckians, especially older Kentuckians, older adults, and veterans from increasingly sophisticated scams. Access to trusted information and real-time alerts empower consumers to stay one step ahead of fraud,” Adkins said.
The website also offers Kentuckians the option to sign up for scam alerts through email or text message, offering direct updates on the latest emerging scams.
A 2024 FBI report shows Kentuckians lose more than $74 million annually to online scammers.
