The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fake email notifying individuals of a Sex Offender moving into the neighborhood.

The department said an email has been circulating which notified individuals that a Sex Offender has moved to close proximity of their home and are directed to go to a specific website to learn more.

“We strongly suggest against opening this email or going to the link on that email,” said Sheriff Steve Cox. “May be a scam or infect your computer with a virus.”

The department said several area residents have reported receiving an email like this.

“There are literally hundreds or thousands of dangerous emails out daily but this one has a bit of a different twist which may lure people into getting more than they want,” Cox said.