It has been reported that a large-scale data breach involving over 2.5 billion Google email accounts has occurred. Unfortunately, at least one City of Pineville employee’s account was impacted, and a phishing email disguised as a DocuSign attachment was sent out from their account.
The Pineville Police Department wants to remind everyone:
- If anyone receives an email with an unexpected attachment or link, do not open it immediately.
- Contact the sender directly (by phone or in person, not by replying to the suspicious email) to confirm it is legitimate.
- Be cautious of requests for personal information, financial details, or login credentials.
A person’s awareness and caution help protect both them and the community. Stay safe online.