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If you see this email from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, police warn it's not him

Police said the fake email claims to be the mayor inviting resident to invest money.
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Mayor Eric Johnson responds to questions during a news conference at City Hall to discuss the latest developments amid the coronavirus crisis in Dallas, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

DALLAS — If you see a certain email that claims to come from the mayor of Dallas, police are warning you to not fall for it.

The department says they have been receiving reports of people getting emails with a letter claiming to be from Mayor Eric Johnson. The email invites victims to invest money and provides a link.

The DPD Financial Crimes Unit says that email is a scam and it seems to be targeting seniors.

If you get that email, send a complaint to forgery-dpd@dallascityhall.com or call 214-671-3543.

If you can't access your email, you're encouraged to find the nearest police station and file a report.

If you are a victim of the scam and want to report at theft, use the DPD Online Reporting System on their website

SCAM ALERT! The Dallas Police Financial Crimes Unit is warning the public of a scam that seems to be targeting seniors.

Posted by Dallas Police Department on Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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