Crime & Safety
Unnerving Email Scam Hitting San Mateo Inboxes
According to San Mateo Police, the emails contain factual personal information, along with a picture of their home.
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SAN MATEO, CA — San Mateo police are warning residents against a new email scam that provides personal information of their targets.
According to police, their dispatchers noticed on Monday that a lot of residents have been calling in to report they've received suspicious emails providing not only factual personal information, but also displaying a picture of their home.
"While the initial email does not ask for money, we can assume that a follow up email, or a response from you will give the scammers access to your computer or finances," police said.
Residents are advised to delete "phishy" emails immediately, without opening it or interacting with it.
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