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Scams targeting social media users and victims of scams reported
Kentucky residents are being warned of several ongoing scam attempts.
If you were a recent victim of a scam, Team Kentucky Stop Scams warns you may be targeted again.
According to a Stop Scams alert, scammers often target their victims again with refund and recovery scams. The scammers will pose as organizations such as a law firm or a government agency and falsely promise to help recover money that was lost for an upfront fee. The Stop Scams team reminds Kentuckians to never pay fees or share personal information with unverified sources.
Meanwhile, the Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana is warning consumers of a phishing scam involving users of X, formerly known as Twitter. Users, typically of accounts with larger numbers of followers, receive a direct message with a link to click, after which they are locked out of their account and their account is used to promote cryptocurrency or other products.
The BBB says you should familiarize yourself with the policies of the social media platform you are using, as most do not send emails with attachments. Be wary of unsolicited messages that ask you to click a link or open an attachment. Look for signs of scams including poor spelling, bad grammar, pressure to act now or demands for payment.
Learn more about scams and sign up for alerts at stopscams.ky.gov. If you have not done so already, set up two-factor authentication for your social media accounts.
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