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PSA: Tips to Spot Email Scams

Andrea Fencl
October 01, 2025

We have been informed that someone is sending emails impersonating City of Kaukauna staff. This individual is using public information to make convincing-sounding emails. Here are some ways to identify email scams and avoid them.

Red flags of a phishing attempt:

  • Incorrect email address
  • Spelling or grammar mistakes
  • Asks for sensitive information or large amounts of money
  • Contains links that don’t match the domain
  • Includes unsolicited attachments
  • Creates an unusual sense of urgency and/or panic

If you receive an unusual email:

  • Do not click any links or open any attachments.
  • Check the sender’s email address (note, all City of Kaukauna staff and elected officials’ email addresses end in @kaukauna.gov).
  • If you’re ever wondering if an email is legitimate – visit the Contact Us page of our website for a list of department phone numbers, or submit a message using the form on the page.
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Andrea Fencl