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Spam email alert, council systems remain secure

01 Jun 2024

On Friday 31 May, Council was made aware that a spam email had begun circulating, which appeared to come from Merri-bek City Council.

 

This email was not sent by Council, our systems remain secure and have not been compromised.

 

The fraudulent email appears to come from info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au with the subject “Donation cash grant” and the below wording. If you receive this email, please disregard it and delete it immediately.

 

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Attn:

 

Did you receive our previous message? If yes decline this message otherwise; We want to use this opportunity to re-inform you that you have been selected to receive a cash donation of €2,500,000 Euro from Frances & Patrick Connolly.

 

Kindly get back to us for further information on the funds claim process.

 

Regards

 

The Connolly.

 

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