The City of Las Vegas has issued a warning about a new phishing scam that is targeting local businesses by masquerading as an official communication from the "City of Las Vegas Economic Development Department Office of Business Licensing and Regulation." The scam involves an email being sent from the address [email protected], which, although it may appear legitimate at first glance, is in fact part of a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive unsuspecting recipients.
According to the social media post by the City of Las Vegas, the scam email prompts people to click on a link that ostensibly allows them to "access a secure message" and complete a business license application. With the sophistication of these scams increasing, the public is being cautioned by the city not to engage with the message or click on any links it contains.
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) November 5, 2025
A phishing email is circulating that appears to be from the “City of Las Vegas Economic Development Department Office of Business Licensing and Regulation” using the address [email protected].
⚠️ This email is fake!
It asks recipients to click a link to… pic.twitter.com/do1bTifmKU
For the record, any genuine email communication from the city government will come from an email address ending in @lasvegasnevada.gov – a critical detail for recognizing official correspondence. In a continued effort to safeguard residents and business owners, the city is urging everyone to exercise vigilance and validate the authenticity of emails claiming to be from municipal sources before taking any further action.
