The FBI has issued a warning about a nationwide phishing scam aimed at people involved in planning or building projects. Scammers are pretending to be city or county officials and are using real permit details such as property addresses, application numbers, and staff names to send fake emails asking for payment.
These emails may look official, include detailed permit information, and contain fake invoices urging quick payment through wire transfer, apps, or cryptocurrency. Residents are advised to verify all payment requests by contacting Permit Sonoma directly at [email protected] or (707) 565-1900. Suspicious messages should be reported to Permit Sonoma or filed with the FBI at www.ic3.gov…