The fake KYDOT (Kentucky Department of Transportation) text message below, which claims recipients should update their contact information due to a complaint, is a scam. Recipients are asked not to click the link in the text because it goes to a fake or phishing KYDOT website that steals personal and financial information. KYTC does not send out text messages requesting personal or financial information.
The KYDOT Scam Text
KY - KYDOT
Dear KYDOT customer, we've received an update on regulation-complaint, Please update your contact information. For Detail Visit: hxxp://ow.ly/Hw0c50DtdnU

If you were tricked into clicking the phishing link in the fake text message and have submitted personal information on the fake KYDOT, please visit the Attorney General's website and follow the guidance for identity theft.