The City of San Juan Bautista is warning residents about the spread of a fraudulent email scam involving fake invoices.The emails impersonate city staff and request payment for planning services.Residents are being advised to verify the authenticity of any utility bill or payment request before sending any money.City officials are asking anyone who has received an email claiming to be from the city to report it to City Hall.Anyone who has already made a payment or provided personal information should report it to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office immediately. To avoid falling for billing scams:Remember to always verify the sender’s email address before opening links or attachments. Never provide personal, financial or banking information in response to suspicious emails. For questions or to verify billing information, contact City Hall at (831) 623-4661.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. —
The City of San Juan Bautista is warning residents about the spread of a fraudulent email scam involving fake invoices.
The emails impersonate city staff and request payment for planning services.
Residents are being advised to verify the authenticity of any utility bill or payment request before sending any money.
City officials are asking anyone who has received an email claiming to be from the city to report it to City Hall.
Anyone who has already made a payment or provided personal information should report it to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
To avoid falling for billing scams:
- Remember to always verify the sender’s email address before opening links or attachments.
- Never provide personal, financial or banking information in response to suspicious emails.
For questions or to verify billing information, contact City Hall at (831) 623-4661.
