APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers, along with the City of Appleton, are warning residents about a recent email scam that is claiming to be from the local government, asking victims for payment.
A release from the Appleton Police Department claims that these fraudulent emails aim to trick people into making payments under the claim of ‘official city business.’
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The Department provided the following tips to avoid being scammed:
- Check the Email Address
- Official city emails will come from a recognized domain, such as @appletonwi.gov. If in doubt, copy/paste the email address into a search engine, and the result will often reveal if it has been associated with scams.
- Look for Red Flags
- Be wary of emails containing urgent requests, grammar errors, poor-quality graphics, or unfamiliar links.
- Verify Information
- If an email seems suspicious, contact the city government directly using the contact information found on the city’s website.
- Do Not Share Personal Information
- Never provide personal or financial information in response to an unsolicited email.
No additional details were provided.
