Thousands are still reeling from the loss of their homes in Kentucky due to the horrendous flooding, which isn’t stopping scammers from lurking and waiting to take advantage of victims’ vulnerability.
During a catastrophic weather event like the floods in Kentucky or tornado season here in the Tennessee Valley, important documents like birth certificates, social security cards and drivers license can get destroyed. The Better Business Bureau is warning flood victims to watch out for fake texts and websites offering to help replace important documents.
Michele Mason with BBB said they have received several reports of document scams from Kentucky flood victims who were trying to replace their driver’s license and birth certificates. Those victims received a text message with a link, which appeared to be from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, so they clicked it.
“Unfortunately they were led to sites where they were gathering this information, but it wasn’t the site to replace it and so now your personal information is getting into someone else hands which can create more problems for you,” said Mason.
She said several victims were led to a fake website where they shared their personal and financial information.
With hurricane season coming up and weather intensifying, Mason said this could impact Tennessee. The best way to avoid falling victim…
