YARMOUTH — Residents are being cautioned by the Yarmouth Police Department about an uptick in deceptive email scams, urging the community to stay vigilant and understand how to spot fraudulent messages.
According to authorities, scammers have been sending emails that appear to come from well-known companies, some of which customers may already have dealings with.
These emails, which often include alarming statements such as “Your service will be suspended” or requests like “Please confirm your account information,” are designed to look authentic and may even address recipients by name.
To help combat these scams, the Yarmouth Police Department has provided several tips for email users:
– Trust your instincts: if an email seems suspicious, it likely is.
– Examine the sender’s email address for inconsistencies or deviations from legitimate company addresses.
– Avoid clicking on links or replying to the email, and never share login credentials via email or embedded links.
– Confirm the email’s claims by logging into the respective service’s app or website, rather than through any provided links.
– For those who receive such an email without having an account with the company, it’s a clear indicator of a scam attempt.
– Check that links lead to genuine company websites by verifying the URL.
Residents who believe they may have fallen victim to an email scam are encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement.
The Yarmouth Police Department also invites the public to share additional tips or experiences in the comments to help others avoid similar scams.
