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City Warns of Ongoing Email Phishing Scam

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:41 AM

The City of Texarkana, Texas is warning residents and local businesses about an ongoing email phishing scam.

The City of Texarkana, Texas is warning residents and local businesses about an ongoing email phishing scam.

Fraudulent messages are being sent from the address planning.texarkanatexas.gov@usa.com, claiming to be from City staff and often requesting payment or including fake invoices.

City officials say this email is not affiliated with the City, and the City does not request payments through unsolicited emails.

If you receive a suspicious message, do not click links, open attachments, reply, or send payment. To verify a request, contact the City directly at 903-798-3900.

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City Warns of Ongoing Email Phishing Scam

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