Sabattus police warn of email scam involving home photos

SABATTUS — The Sabattus Police Department is alerting residents to a new email scam that threatens to release personal information unless recipients pay money.

Officials say the fraudulent emails include pictures of residences and a QR code for recipients to scan.

The scammers threaten to disseminate personal information if the demanded payment is not made.

Police are urging residents not to click on any links or scan QR codes from unknown senders.

They advise treating all unsolicited emails with caution, especially those requesting money or personal information.

The department has not disclosed how many residents have reported receiving these scam emails or if anyone has fallen victim to the scheme.

Authorities recommend that anyone who receives a suspicious email should report it to local law enforcement and delete it without engaging with the sender.