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Whitsett, NC sends out alert about phishing email

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Whitsett, NC sends out alert about phishing email

The Town of Whitsett, North Carolina reported unauthorized access to its Town Hall email account on October 22, 2026. The municipality notified residents, vendors, community partners, and other email recipients about the security incident via Facebook.

Why it matters: Residents and vendors who communicate with Whitsett should verify any requests for sensitive information or financial transactions purportedly from the town, as the compromised email account may be used for phishing or fraud.

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