The City of Pittsburg announced Wednesday a Scam Alert: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Payment Requests
The City of Pittsburg has been made aware of phishing scams targeting residents through phone calls, text messages, social media, and email.
Please remember:
- The City of Pittsburg will NEVER request payment by phone, text, email, or social media.
- The City of Pittsburg will NEVER ask for payment using gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
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Official payments are only made through our secure website or in person at authorized locations.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from the City of Pittsburg, do not respond or provide personal information.
To verify any communication, please contact us directly using official channels:
Main Office: (925) 252-6900
Utility Billing: (925)252-4940
Website: www.pittsbrgca.gov
If you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam, report it to Pittsburg Police Department (925)646-2441 or the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Stay alert and help protect your community by sharing this information.
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