Authorities in Irondale alerting residents to phishing email circulating city

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Irondale Police Department is warning residents and businesses about a phishing email circulating the city.

According to police, the email falsely claims to be from the City of Irondale.

The email uses the city logo and has correct information about the city. The email claimed to be from the city’s planning commission and said the victim owed “fees.” The phishing email included a link to immediately pay the “fees,” but police said any money you paid via that link is not going to the city and is not recoverable.

You’re asked to use caution with suspicious emails, links, or payment requests.

If you’re unsure an email or other communication is legitimate, you can always contact the City of Irondale directly using verified contact information.

Police said you should never attempt to contact anyone through information provided in an email.

If you think you have been the victim of a phishing scam, you are asked to contact police to report it.

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