LA VERNGE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The city of La Vergne is warning residents about a potential email scam circulating in the area.
The city said the emails claim to be from the city and requesting payments.
Officials received a report of a scam email that looked authentic and appeared to come from a legitimate city email address. In the email, the scammer requested payment and provided a link or instructions on how to submit funds.
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“The City of La Vergne does not request or process payments through unsolicited email messages. Anyone who receives an email asking for payment or sensitive financial information should not click any links, open attachments, or respond to the message,” the city said. “Even if you have legitimate payments due to the City, please verify any payment requests by calling the City directly at (615) 793-6295 before taking any action.”
“Our community’s safety extends beyond physical security. It includes protecting residents and businesses from possible online threats that we are aware of,” said Bruce Richardson, City Administrator. “This appears to be a phishing email, but we want to make sure everyone double-checks any communication before sending money or personal information.”
Anyone with questions or wanting to report suspicious activity can contact La Vergne City Hall at (615) 793-6295 or visit http://www.lavergnetn.gov for official updates.
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