Sarasota County officials warn about scam involving fake emails impersonating the county

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 
 
 

Sarasota County Government

 

Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Emails

 

We’ve been made aware of an email scam impersonating Sarasota County. If you receive an unexpected message asking for personal information, payment or urgent action, please use caution. Sarasota County will NEVER ask you to “wire” funds to pay for services.

 

Remember: All official Sarasota County emails end with “scgov.net“. If it’s not from that address, it’s not us.

 

Here are a few ways to spot email scams:
– Check the sender address. If it doesn’t match our official email, it’s not legitimate.
– Look for spelling or grammar mistakes. Many scams contain unusual wording or errors.
– Be cautious of urgent or threatening language. Scammers often pressure you to act quickly.
– Don’t click unexpected links or attachments. These can lead to malicious sites or install malware.
– Verify before responding. When in doubt, contact us directly by calling 311.