We’ve been made aware by other local authorities that electors have received a phishing email asking for documentary evidence to process their register-to-vote application.
The phishing emails are being sent from electoral@register-to-vote.electoral.agency, and similar email addresses may also be used.
The emails mimic a request for documentary evidence, asking the recipient to provide documents to verify their address and identity, such as a passport. Only elections@stroud.gov.uk and/or elections@notifications.service.gov.uk will ask for documentary evidence.
Electors should not click any links or respond to the phishing email. If you receive one, please report it to the National Cyber Security Centre: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/report-scam-email