Press release from KEET:

We at KEET PBS want to make you aware of a scam text message that some area residents have recently received claiming that PBS or public broadcasting is shutting down and asking for donations.

This message is NOT from KEET, PBS, or NPR.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recently announced it will be closing its doors for good in January, as it no longer has federal grants to administer. But KEET and PBS are not going away. Together, we are committed to building and maintaining the trusted programming, public service, and community empowerment that are the core of our mission.

Please know:

• We do not send donation requests by unsolicited text message
• We will never ask for donations through links sent by unknown phone numbers
• Claims that PBS or KEET are “shutting down” are false

How to identify official KEET communications

You can trust a message is from KEET if:

• It comes from an official keet-tv.org email address
• It directs you to keet.org (not a shortened or unfamiliar link)
• It matches information you see on our on-air announcements, website, or official social media channels

What to do if you receive a scam message

• Do not click any links
• Do not reply
• Delete the message or mark it as SPAM on your device

If you’re ever unsure whether a message is legitimate, we encourage you to contact KEET directly through the contact information listed on keet.org.

Thank you for helping to protect our community from fraud — you truly make a difference!