The City of Tukwila is warning residents and permit applicants about fraudulent emails that falsely appear to come from city offices and attempt to collect payment for fake permit fees.
According to the city, the scam emails include references to entities such as “Planning Department Jackson County” and may contain attached invoices or links requesting payment for permit related charges.
City officials said the fraudulent messages are designed to appear legitimate by using city branding, permit language and references to planning department processes…