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Planning staff warns applicants about scam emails impersonating city planning office

3238495 · May 9, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported a fraudulent invoice email using a look‑alike address and an applicant's name; police were notified and staff plans a public notice to warn applicants not to pay invoices without confirming city contact details.

Planning staff warned meeting attendees that applicants have received a fraudulent email impersonating city planning personnel and requesting payment of an attached invoice.

Planning staff member Arnie described the email: "Somebody had the audacity to go on to our website, find the details out for the sign that you approved earlier today...and said, your…

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