An email scam impersonating the City of Venice is STILL ongoing. If you receive an unexpected message asking for personal information, payment or urgent action, please use caution.

 

The City of Venice will NEVER ask you to "wire" funds to pay for services. Remember: All official City of Venice emails end with "venicefl.gov." If it’s not from that address (if it's from ".us" for example), it’s not us.

 

Check the sender address. If it doesn’t match our official email, it’s not legitimate.

Look for spelling or grammar mistakes. Many scams contain unusual wording or errors.

Be cautious of urgent or threatening language. Scammers often pressure you to act quickly.

Don’t click unexpected links or attachments. These can lead to malicious sites or install malware.

Does the City logo look low-resolution, or otherwise "off"? Are there multiple text fonts used in the email? That's not us.

Verify before responding. When in doubt, contact us directly by calling the VPD non-emergency number at 941-486-2444.