The City of Fremont is warning community members about a scam in which individuals falsely claim to represent a City department—such as Planning, Building and Safety, or other divisions—and attempt to collect fake payments or fines related to permits or applications.
Scammers may send emails or letters stating that you owe an immediate payment. In some cases, the email account name may display “City of Fremont,” but the email address itself is fraudulent.
Examples of scam email addresses include [email protected], [email protected], or other lookâalike domains.
Please remember:
The City of Fremont’s official email addresses always end with @fremont.gov. Any message coming from a different email domain is not from the City of Fremont.
How to Protect Yourself
- Check the sender’s full email address—not just the display name.
- Verify claims directly by contacting the appropriate City department using information listed on the official City website: https://fremont.gov.
- Do not click on any links or open any attachments from suspicious emails.
- Do not send payment or personal information in response to unexpected requests.
- Report suspected scams to local law enforcement or the Fremont Police’s non-emergency line (510) 790-6800, option 3.
If you are in the process of applying for a permit, check the status of your application with the relevant City department.
Your vigilance helps keep our community safe from fraud. Please share this message with friends, neighbors, and family members.
