Ashford Officials Warn of Fake Survey Texts

Residents advised to delete messages claiming to be from the city

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:53pm

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Ashford city officials are alerting residents of a text message scam in the area. They have received reports of people receiving survey messages claiming to be from the City of Ashford, but the city says these messages are fake and they do not send out text messages with surveys attached. The city is advising people to delete these messages if they receive them and to spread the word about the scam.

Why it matters

Scams like this can trick unsuspecting residents into providing personal information or downloading malware. By alerting the community, Ashford officials are helping to protect their residents from potential fraud and identity theft.

The details

The city says they have received multiple reports of residents receiving text messages claiming to be from the City of Ashford and containing survey requests. However, the city confirms these messages are not legitimate and they do not send out text messages with surveys attached.

  • The scam text messages have been reported to Ashford officials recently.

The players

City of Ashford

The local government of Ashford, Alabama that is warning residents about the fake survey text message scam.

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What’s next

Ashford officials are advising residents to delete any suspicious survey text messages and to spread awareness about the scam within the community.

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of verifying the source of any unsolicited messages requesting personal information or participation in surveys. Residents should be cautious of texts or emails claiming to be from their local government unless they can independently confirm the legitimacy of the request.