Transportation Cabinet Issues Text Message Scam Alert

Morehead State Public Radio | By Paul Hitchcock

Published February 6, 2021 at 6:56 PM EST

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warns recipients of a text phishing attempt reported today impersonating a state agency.

The text message includes a link and the sender is listed as "KYDOT."

The text message is not from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and recipients are warned not to click the link that asks for personal information. The Cabinet does not send text messages that solicits personal information.

Victims who have submitted any personal information are advised to visit the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General website at: http://ag.ky.gov to follow their guidance concerning potential identity theft.

(provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

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Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."

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