State labor department warns of email phishing scam

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — The state Department of Labor and Training is warning Rhode Island residents of an email phishing scam regarding professional licenses.

The phishing email, which does not come from a DLT email address, asks recipients to verify their license information on a fraudulent website, the agency said in a statement Thursday.

It is not a legitimate correspondence from DLT and anyone who receives the email regarding professional license verification is advised to delete it immediately, the agency said.

Recipients should not click on any links or provide any personal information.

Anyone who receives an email that seems to originate from DLT should ensure it is from a dlt.ri.gov email address before responding or clicking on any links, and when in doubt, should check the agency’s website for up-to-date, accurate information.