Email scam reported in Maquoketa area

A scam has been reported in the area pretending to be official business for the City of Maquoketa.

The email appears to be coming from Jennifer Schwoob and contains a link appearing to discuss Alliance Water information. The email has been confirmed to be a phishing attempt to collect information.

City officials are asking that anyone who may receive this email to delete it and not click any links in the email.

If you have opened a link or worry about potential fraud, contact your local law enforcement agency.

Below is a photo of the false email:

Information and photo courtesy of the City of Maquoketa.