FBI: Phishing Attacks Are Impersonating City and County Officials
KnowBe4, Thursday, March 12th, 2026
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory warning of a phishing campaign that's impersonating city and county officials to send phony requests for permit fees.
'Individuals and businesses with active applications for land-use permits are being targeted by criminals impersonating city and county planning and zoning board officials, fraudulently requesting fees associated with these permits,' the FBI says.