Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Cybersecurity topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Trustees warn residents after phishing message spoofing the mayor
Summary
Trustees alerted staff and the public to a phishing/spoofing scam that used the mayor's name to solicit money via Venmo; the board urged vigilance, reporting and that users verify sender addresses before sending funds.
A trustee reported receiving a phishing message impersonating Mayor Dixon that asked for money via Venmo. "They're asking for money in your name," the trustee said, and the board discussed reporting the message and the need to check email or payment-request addresses before responding.
Mayor Dixon and trustees urged staff and residents to treat unsolicited requests for funds as suspicious and to forward spoofing attempts to town staff for follow-up. No one reported any successful payments tied to the scam during the meeting.
