Scam Alert: Fraudulent Text Messages Claiming City of Gainesville Affiliation
The City of Gainesville warns residents of a scam involving text messages falsely claiming to be from the city. These messages may reference the Guiding Gainesville 2040 Comprehensive Planning project or other city initiatives and contain links asking recipients to complete a survey.
Residents are urged not to click on any links or respond to these messages. The City of Gainesville confirms it is not conducting surveys via text message or collecting responses from a survey at this time-- the Guiding Gainesville 2040 Comprehensive Planning survey closed on October 31, 2024. If text message alerts become part of any official city project, such as Gainesville Engage (gainesville-tx.civilspace.io/en), details will be shared exclusively through official channels, including the city’s website and verified social media accounts.
Protect yourself by avoiding interactions with unsolicited messages. If you receive a suspicious message, please report it as spam/junk and delete it right away. Stay updated by following the City of Gainesville’s official platforms for accurate information.