Email Safety Alert: potentially fraudulent web address similar to Town's

WARNING: POTENTIALLY FRAUDULENT WEBSITE ADDRESS SIMILAR TO TOWN OF PITTSFORD WEBSITE
Carefully check all emails - the Town NEVER asks for personal information via email.
JUNE 25, 2018 - The Town was informed that over the weekend a potentially fraudulent website domain name had been registered as "townofpittsfords.org" (Pittsford with an "s" at the end).  Web addresses that are similar to legitimate websites can be used for "phishing" - the fraudulent practice of sending emails that claim to be from a reputable organization in order gather personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.  Please note the Town of Pittsford NEVER requests personal information via email - should you receive any such request, please DO NOT provide any personal information and instead contact the Town of Pittsford at (585) 248-6229 or sobrien@townofpittsford.org so we may take the appropriate action against any fraudulent outreach.