Federal investigators are warning Atlanta residents about phishing scams disguised as online party invitations. These scams can appear to be from a friend's email address and may name a familiar host. The messages often look polished and may claim to be from well-known invitation platforms.

The scams prompt recipients to enter their email address and password or provide a phone number and one-time code to view event details or RSVP. The goal of these scams is to take over email accounts.

Further details about these phishing scams are available from the Federal Trade Commission, which has issued a consumer alert on the matter. Atlanta residents are advised to be cautious when receiving unexpected online invitations.