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ESD Warns of Fake Estate Sale Email Scam

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Ellensburg School District (ESD) issued a warning on June 25, 2026, about a phishing email scam targeting parents. The email appeared to come from a teacher and referenced an estate sale, but the district confirmed it was fraudulent.

The district emphasized that staff members would never use ParentSquare or district email accounts to promote personal business opportunities. All communications through these channels are strictly for school-related matters involving students and families.

Parents are advised to delete any suspicious emails and not engage with them.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.esd401.org/index.php?pageID=smartSiteFeed&psqFeed=true&articleID=82784039

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Ellensburg School District issued a warning on June 25, 2026“Email Scam Alert Posted Date: 06/25/26 (02:29 PM) View Original Post Some individuals have received an email that appears to be from an ESD teacher regarding an estate sale. This is a scam. Ellensburg teachers and staff will never use the ParentSquare app or District email to communicate personal ventures or opportunities. Our channels are reserved for communicating with you about your District, schools and children. If you receive this email, please just delete it. Thank you.”
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Ellensburg School District warned about a phishing email scam targeting parents“Some individuals have received an email that appears to be from an ESD teacher regarding an estate sale. This is a scam.”
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The phishing email appeared to come from a teacher“Some individuals have received an email that appears to be from an ESD teacher regarding an estate sale. This is a scam.”
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The phishing email referenced an estate sale“Some individuals have received an email that appears to be from an ESD teacher regarding an estate sale. This is a scam.”
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Ellensburg School District confirmed the email was fraudulent“Some individuals have received an email that appears to be from an ESD teacher regarding an estate sale. This is a scam.”
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Ellensburg School District emphasized that staff members would never use ParentSquare to promote personal business opportunities“Ellensburg teachers and staff will never use the ParentSquare app or District email to communicate personal ventures or opportunities.”
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Ellensburg School District emphasized that staff members would never use district email accounts to promote personal business opportunities“Ellensburg teachers and staff will never use the ParentSquare app or District email to communicate personal ventures or opportunities.”
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All communications through ParentSquare are strictly for school-related matters involving students and families“Ellensburg teachers and staff will never use the ParentSquare app or District email to communicate personal ventures or opportunities. Our channels are reserved for communicating with you about your District, schools and children.”
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All communications through district email accounts are strictly for school-related matters involving students and families“Ellensburg teachers and staff will never use the ParentSquare app or District email to communicate personal ventures or opportunities. Our channels are reserved for communicating with you about your District, schools and children.”
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Parents are advised to delete any suspicious emails“If you receive this email, please just delete it.”
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Parents are advised not to engage with suspicious emails“If you receive this email, please just delete it.”