Kentucky Expands Anti-Scam Initiative with State Police Partnership

New collaboration aims to protect Kentuckians from rising cyber fraud and financial losses.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced a new partnership between the state's Stop Scams Initiative and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to share resources with law enforcement agencies statewide and better protect residents against scammers. The initiative comes as Kentuckians reportedly lose over $74 million annually to cyber fraud, with scams becoming more sophisticated due to emerging technologies.

Why it matters

Scams can have devastating financial impacts on individuals and families, diverting funds from essential needs like rent, groceries, and retirement savings. This new collaboration between the Stop Scams program and law enforcement aims to enhance education, awareness, and response to combat the growing threat of fraud targeting Kentuckians.

The details

The Stop Scams Initiative will now work directly with KSP to quickly identify new scams and provide troopers with the latest information to better protect local communities. The partners, which also include the Better Business Bureau and AARP Kentucky, will focus on teaching residents how to spot and avoid common scams through the 'Pause/Check/Protect' method.

  • The Stop Scams Initiative was launched in August 2025.
  • National Consumer Protection Week is observed annually from March 1-7.

The players

Gov. Andy Beshear

The Governor of Kentucky who announced the new partnership between the Stop Scams Initiative and the Kentucky State Police.

Ray Perry

The Public Protection Cabinet Secretary who oversees the Stop Scams Initiative in Kentucky.

Phillip Burnett, Jr.

The Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police who will work with the Stop Scams program to protect residents.

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What they’re saying

“Scams are cruel and cost Kentuckians money that could be going toward rent, groceries, retirement and more. Our law enforcement officers are committed to protecting our people, including by tracking down scammers and helping bring them to justice. This partnership will give Team Kentucky more tools to prevent scams and protect Kentuckians' hard-earned dollars.”

— Gov. Andy Beshear

“The Stop Scams partnership will provide our troopers with the latest information on scams to further protect Kentuckians. By having access to reliable and timely information we can better inform the communities we are serving and protecting.”

— Phillip Burnett, Jr., KSP Commissioner

What’s next

The new partnership between the Stop Scams Initiative and Kentucky State Police will allow for faster identification and response to emerging scams targeting residents across the state.

The takeaway

This collaboration demonstrates Kentucky's commitment to empowering law enforcement and educating the public to combat the growing threat of sophisticated cyber fraud and financial scams impacting families and communities.