Chatham Township Alerts Residents About Scam Attempts & Anonymous Communications
The Township of Chatham has become aware of an increasing amount of scam attempts and anonymous communications being received by residents through various channels. These communications may be sent by text message, social media message, and/or e-mail, and may direct residents to click on suspicious links or scan QR codes with instructions to complete surveys, solicit personal information, or requests payments. Residents have expressed confusion as to whether these are official Township of Chatham communications.
Official communication from the Township can be verified by visiting our website at www.chathamtownship.org where it will be announced in advance. Information from or on behalf of the Township will be disseminated through the Township’s official email newsletter and community alert system (link), official Facebook page (link), and by regular U.S. mail.
In today’s environment of online scams, impersonation attempts, and data breaches, members of the public are strongly advised to exercise caution when encountering QR codes, links, or surveys from anonymous sources. Such tools may be used to harvest personal or contact information for ulterior motives, including unwanted advertising, political marketing purposes, and even fraud.
This type of communication is potentially disruptive to the community as it can mislead residents, jeopardize their personal information, and cause confusion between third party and official Township communications. The Township of Chatham would like to remind its residents that we will never request payment details over the phone, by gift card, via third-party link, or with cryptocurrency.
The Township Committee, Township Administrator, and Department Heads always welcome constructive feedback and encourage residents to reach out in the following ways:
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: (973) 635-4600
- Mail or In-Person: 58 Meyersville Road, Chatham, NJ 07928
