Stamford Police Warn of Ongoing Scam Targeting Residents

Scammers posing as city officials attempt to collect money through fake invoices

Mar. 10, 2026 at 9:49pm

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The Stamford Police Department is alerting residents and local businesses about an ongoing scam involving individuals posing as City of Stamford officials in an attempt to collect money. Scammers are sending emails with fake invoices for services that may appear legitimate, using email accounts with the @usa.com domain, which the city does not use.

Why it matters

This scam is part of a broader nationwide trend of fraud attempts, as recently highlighted in an FBI Public Service Announcement. Residents need to be vigilant about verifying the legitimacy of any payment requests claiming to be from the city before sending money to avoid falling victim.

The details

The scammers are sending emails with fake invoices for services that may appear legitimate, using email accounts with the @usa.com domain, which the City of Stamford does not use. The city has confirmed that these emails are fraudulent, and anyone can create an email account using the @usa.com domain.

  • The Stamford Police Department issued the scam alert on March 10, 2026.

The players

Stamford Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Stamford, Connecticut that is warning residents about the ongoing scam.

City of Stamford

The local government of Stamford, Connecticut, which the scammers are falsely claiming to represent in their attempts to collect money.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which recently issued a Public Service Announcement warning about this type of fraud occurring nationwide.

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What they’re saying

“The City of Stamford does not use @usa.com email addresses, and anyone can create an email account using that domain.”

— Stamford Police Department

What’s next

Police are advising residents to be cautious of unsolicited invoices or payment requests claiming to be from the city and to verify payment requests directly with the city through official contact information before sending money. Anyone who believes they have received a suspicious email or may have been targeted by this scam should contact the Stamford Police Department.

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of verifying the legitimacy of any payment requests, even if they appear to be from official government sources. Residents should always take steps to confirm the authenticity of such requests before sending money to avoid falling victim to fraud.