The City of Santa Barbara has issued a warning following reports of scam emails impersonating City departments and requesting fraudulent payments, according to a notice released on December 17.
City officials said the fraudulent emails target community members by referencing real property addresses and project details. The messages claim certain payments are required and ask recipients to provide wire transfer details, along with a signed copy of the invoice and proof of payment.
The emails also falsely state that payment is required before a public hearing can move forward…