Posted September 7, 2022 | 4:18 PM
Fake text messages pretending to be from the County are circulating
As fraudulent campaigns become more and more sophisticated, residents are urged to use caution when responding to messages claiming they are from Hillsborough County.
Text messages and push notification have become an important way for County government to share urgent information as well as share valuable opportunities for residents to provide feedback on County services. However, at this time Hillsborough County is not actively surveying via text message. If you receive a text, delete it and do not click the link.
Messages from Hillsborough County will always come from 88911 and will be formatted without logos.
Residents who think they have been scammed or taken advantage of by someone pretending to represent the County may visit Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Services online to report the incident or call the department at (813) 635-8316.
