Phishing emails and texts are one of the most common ways scammers try to steal personal and financial information. These messages may look like they are from a trusted company, delivery service, or even a government agency, but they are designed to trick you.

Here’s how to protect yourself and your family online:

🔗 Avoid unknown links. Never click on links in suspicious emails or texts. Instead, type the company’s official website into your browser to ensure you’re getting accurate information.
🔒 Protect your personal info. Legitimate organizations will not ask for sensitive details like passwords, Social Security numbers, or banking information by text or email.
📞 Verify before acting. If something feels off, call the company using a verified phone number, not the number provided in the message.
🚫 Trust your instincts. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Staying cautious online helps protect not only yourself, but our entire community. Please share this reminder with friends, neighbors, and family members who may be more vulnerable to online scams. Together, we can stop fraud before it starts.