BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police are warning people about an email scam targeting applicants in the City of Bradenton, Florida - Government permitting system.

Officials say the scammers are impersonating City staff, claiming extra payments are required and demanding wire transfers for permit payments.

The city reminds applicants that they will never request payments. Applicants must pay invoices through the city’s permitting software.

Important Red Flags in the Scam Emails:

The sender address is planning.cityofbradentonfl@usa.com (City emails only come from @BradentonFL.gov).

The signature block uses multiple fonts and does not match official City correspondence.

The message instructs applicants to send questions only by email and says phone calls or other communications w

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