‘Check before you click;’ Warning issued about fake email scam in Miami Valley

Are you still getting those annoying emails?

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The City of Huber Heights wrote in a social media post that residents were asked to stay alert.

They said that scammers are sending realistic emails that appear to be from the city.

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The city says people should “check before you click” a link in their emails.

They can do it by asking these questions:

  • Did I expect this email?
  • Does the link match the website it claims to be from?
  • Are they asking for personal info or payment?

The city added that a few seconds could save people from identity theft.

If anyone receives a suspicious email claiming to be from the City of Huber Heights.

They can call the City of Huber Heights at (937) 233-1423 to verify it.

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