FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a consumer alert Tuesday warning Kentuckians of possible scams following the tornadoes and storms in Western and Central Kentucky.
“Kentuckians in many of our Western and Central counties have already suffered devastating losses, and we are going to do everything in our power to ensure they do not encounter further losses as a result of scams,” said Attorney General Cameron. “Bad actors should be put on notice that we will not tolerate scams and fraud in our communities. Potential scams should be reported immediately to our office by visiting ag.ky.gov/scams.”
Scammers may impersonate relief or charitable organizations in order to access banking or personal information. Follow these tips to avoid charity scams:
Kentucky home or property owners affected by the tornadoes and storms should also be aware of out-of-town contractors going door-to-door to solicit business. While not all door-to-door contractors are scammers, some may lack the proper licensing for your area, offer quick fixes, or make promises they can’t deliver.
To avoid becoming a victim of a contractor-related scam, follow these tips:
While the Attorney General’s Office has not received scam complaints related to Kentucky’s recent storms and tornadoes, it is important that Kentuckians remain vigilant and report scams immediately by visiting ag.ky.gov/scams.
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