The Portland Police Bureau is warning residents about a new email scam targeting people in the Portland area. The scam involves fraudulent emails that appear to be from reputable organizations. The emails aim to trick people into giving personal information or making financial transactions.
In recent weeks, the city has seen more reported incidents of cyber fraud. The Portland Police urge the public to be careful and report any suspicious emails to local authorities.
Police issues scam alert
Residents should not click on links or share sensitive information if they are not sure where the email is from. For more information, residents can contact the Portland Police Bureau’s Media Relations team at [email protected] or by phone at 503-823-0830. The scammers are threatening to expose the internet browsing history or other sensitive information of people in the Portland area if they do not pay.
Authorities urge residents to stay alert and not fall for these tactics. Residents are advised not to engage with the scammers or provide any payment. If you receive this kind of email, report it to local law enforcement to help track and stop these fraudulent activities.
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