Local Government Center Warns Public Against Municipal SMS Payment Scams
The Center of Local Government warned the public against SMS scams impersonating municipal authorities, urging residents never to pay municipal bills through links.
The Center of Local Government issued an urgent warning today (Monday) cautioning the public against widespread SMS and digital scams impersonating municipal authorities. These fraudulent messages demand immediate payment settlements through suspicious links.
In recent weeks, numerous reports surfaced from residents across various municipalities who received deceptive texts concerning property taxes, betterment levies, water bills, and other municipal payments. Clicking these links and entering credit card details can expose victims to identity theft and unauthorized charges.
Authorities strongly advise residents to refrain from paying via links received in text messages. Instead, citizens should independently access the official website of their local municipality or personal online portal to check for any genuine outstanding balances. Personal and financial details must never be submitted through unsolicited message links.
Residents utilizing the MuniBox digital wallet or PayBox can securely review pending and completed municipal payments directly through the official application without needing external links. When in doubt regarding any payment notification, avoid clicking links and verify details directly through official municipal channels.
