Redlands Coast residents are being reminded to stay cyber safe amid recent reports of scammers attempting to impersonate Redland City Council staff by phone and on social media platforms.
Mayor, Jos Mitchell said the Council had received reports of recent local scam activity.
“Redland City Council supports a cyber-safe city,” she said.
“Council takes seriously the safety of our community, and we urge everyone to be vigilant.
“The types of scams we’re seeing include contact with residents via digital and telephone communication, and falsely using Council’s branding to mimic being from Council.
“To hear that some Redlands Coast residents have received phone calls or digital contact from people who falsely claim to work for Council is very concerning.”
Council’s Chief Information Officer, Mitch Miller said Council was taking steps to reduce scam activity to protect Council and the wider community.
“With the accessibility and reach of social media platforms, scammers and cyber criminals can easily impersonate corporate identities in an attempt to defraud our residents,” he said.
“Most platforms allow reporting of fraudulent pages which we actively undertake when made aware.
“Scammers can often take the opportunity to engage residents using incentives such as Council events and social media giveaways.”
