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Phishing Attacks Impersonating US City and County Officials

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The FBI warns of phishing attacks where criminals impersonate U.S. city and county officials to target businesses and individuals requesting planning and zoning permits. Victims receive emails with permit details and are instructed to pay fraudulent fees via wire transfer, peer-to-peer payment, or cryptocurrency. The scammers use publicly available information to make their messages appear legitimate. The FBI advises verifying the legitimacy of such communications by checking email domains and contacting local government offices. Victims are urged to report incidents to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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  1. 09.03.2026 17:30 1 articles · 3h ago

    FBI Warns of Phishing Attacks Impersonating US Officials

    The FBI has issued a warning about phishing attacks where criminals impersonate city and county officials to target permit applicants. Victims receive emails with permit details and are instructed to pay fraudulent fees. The FBI advises verifying the legitimacy of such communications and reporting incidents to the IC3.

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