ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — The Atlantic Beach Police Department has issued a scam alert regarding phishing emails targeting residents with a fake ‘proposed landscaping project’ scheme.
According to police, these fraudulent emails demand an application approval fee via wire transfer.
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The City never requests payments by wire transfer.
Urgent requests for wire transfers or threats of project delays are significant red flags that indicate a scam.
Legitimate payments are made in person at City Hall or through their official website.
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If an email seems suspicious, residents are advised to contact the City of Atlantic Beach at (904) 247-5800 or via email at info@coab.us.
If you are targeted, it is advised not to pay or share personal information.
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