In an age where swindlers blend seamlessly into the tapestry of daily digital correspondence, the City of Denton, TX – City Hall has issued a scam alert to its citizens. The warning serves as a reminder that scammers are becoming increasingly cunning, no longer the caricatures with metaphorical flashing signs declaring their dubious intentions. According to a social media post published by the City of Denton, residents should be cautious of fraudulent demands for immediate payment, a tactic not employed by the city officials.
The post details several critical red flags indicating a scam attempt. For one, the City of Denton assures residents it will never call or visit to demand urgent payment to prevent utility service interruption. If residents do encounter such requests, the city advises against providing any personal or payment information. Instead, customers are encouraged to verify their account balance or view their utility bills through the city’s official payment portal, or by reaching out to customer service directly at (940) 349-8700…