Beware! Scammers posing as the “Alameda Planning Commission” are sending fake emails that solicit fraudulent wire transfers, according to an official City of Alameda warning posted on Facebook.
“We’ve received reports of scammers posing as the ‘Alameda Planning Commission,’” The City warned. “These emails may appear official, but they are designed to trick recipients into sending money.”
When you open any email or invoice claiming to be from the City of Alameda, watch out for:
- Claims about project approvals along with “wire instructions.”
- Official-looking logos and professional “auditing” language.
- Sender addresses that do not end in @alamedaca.gov.
If you receive an email like this, call the City of Alameda Planning Department immediately at 510-747-6805 to verify and report it.
Phishing attempts like these are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. Alameda Police Department (APD) warns, “Never provide personal information (full names, birthdates, social security numbers, or bank information) over the phone or internet.”…