PSA: Tips to Spot Email Scams

We have been informed that someone is sending emails impersonating City of Kaukauna staff. This individual is using public information to make convincing-sounding emails. Here are some ways to identify email scams and avoid them.

Red flags of a phishing attempt:

• Incorrect email address
• Spelling or grammar mistakes
• Asks for sensitive information or large amounts of money
• Contains links that don’t match the domain
• Includes unsolicited attachments
• Creates an unusual sense of urgency and/or panic

If you receive an unusual email:

• Do not click any links or open any attachments.
• Check the sender’s email address (note, all City of Kaukauna staff and elected officials’ email addresses end in @kaukauna.gov).
• If you’re ever wondering if an email is legitimate – visit the Contact Us page of our website for a list of department phone numbers, or submit a message using the form on the page.