New Berlin Issues Warning on Phishing Scam Targeting Permit Applicants

The City of New Berlin has issued a warning regarding phishing emails that impersonate the Planning Department. These fraudulent emails request payment for permits, applications, or reviews, and often ask for wire transfers, which the city confirms will never be requested through unofficial channels. Affected parties include residents, property owners, local businesses, contractors, and planning applicants. The city advises recipients of suspicious emails to contact City Hall before making any payments. Official communications from the city will come from verified email addresses ending in @newberlinwi.gov, @newberlin.org, or nbpolice.org. The city emphasizes that personal, banking, or financial information should never be shared with unverified sources. The warning follows an increase in reports of these scams, which exploit the trust of community members.

Key Points: • New Berlin warns of phishing emails impersonating city officials. • Scammers request payments via wire transfers for permits and applications. • Residents should verify payment requests directly with City Hall.