Scammers Targeting the Communities We Serve

Unfortunately scammers have long targeted the communities we serve, looking to exploit vulnerabilities for illicit purposes.   Recently, fliers have been circulating on social media advertising assistance with applying for Section 8 assistance. The flyer and website 'www.govassistance[dot]org' are NOT legitimate. The scam aims to take advantage of Section 8 applicants to obtain their personal information to facilitate fraudulent activity. 
 
Best practices for cybersecurity include:

• If it seems too good to be true, it probably is
• Never click on a hyperlink if you are unsure if it is legitimate or without verifying with a trusted source, and
• Never submit Social Security Numbers, bank/credit information, or other personal details to a website found through an online search

If you are a victim to this or similar scams you can file a complaint at the Internet Crime Compliant Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov.