Summary
Fake emails appearing to come from city officials are asking permit applicants to wire fees. The city urges anyone who gets one to call their planner or the planning department before paying anything.
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Applicants have had close calls wiring money; losses could run into thousands of dollars per victim.
✅Who benefits
Permit applicants who verify emails before paying.
⚠️Who could be affected
Applicants who fall for the scam and wire fees to fraudsters.
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