JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — The Jefferson County Library is alerting residents to a potential scam email.
In a July 2 email to library cardholders, staff at the Jefferson County Library said they have become aware of an email scam that looks like an overdue notice coming from the library.
“The email may appear official, but it is not,” the email stated. “The fraudulent email is a known scam requesting payment for an overdue copy of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ or another title. At Jefferson County Library, residents are not charged late fees for overdue items.
“You will never be sent an email that includes a link to pay a fine.”
The library advises residents to avoid clicking on any link to pay for an overdue item. By clicking on a phishing link, the resident may install malware on his or her electronic device.
JLC said in the email that any bills for replacing lost items or fines for library users outside the district must be paid for in person at a kiosk.
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