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Staff warns residents about phishing scam impersonating city staff
Summary
City staff alerted applicants and meeting attendees that fraudsters have been impersonating city staff and requesting wired payments; the city recommended in-person or phone verification since it will not request wired funds by email.
City planning staff warned attendees that a phishing scam is circulating in which fraudsters impersonate city staff and ask applicants or residents to wire fees. Staff told the Plan Commission that the city would never ask people to wire money via email and recommended that anyone who receives such an email either come into city offices in person or call the city to verify payment requests.
The chair reiterated the guidance and asked applicants to call staff if they receive suspicious communications about application approvals or fees. No specific victims or account details were discussed on the record; staff urged caution and verification through official city channels.
