GENESEO, Ill. — The City of Geneseo on Friday, July 1 issued a warning to residents about a circulating spam email that could potentially put their utility account information at risk.
The spam email claims to be from the City of Geneseo and reads: "Geneseo, IL power status, June 2022 (final notice) ... Please make sure your profile information is up-to-date and continue below to view energy rebates that may be available for residents in Geneseo IL."
On Facebook, the city said it was not sending these emails.
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, here are four signs to help you spot a scam:
- Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government or a business you know, like a utility company or even a charity asking for donations.
- Scammers usually say there's a problem or a reward and for you to verify your information.
- Scammers pressure you to act immediately before you have time to think about the legitimacy of the message.
- Scammers would also insist you pay by sending money through a specific money transfer company or by putting money on a gif card and giving them the number.