- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Santa Fe Warns Residents of Fraudulent City Emails
Officials caution against responding to unsolicited payment requests from scammers posing as the city.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The city of Santa Fe is warning residents to be on the lookout for emails falsely claiming to be from the city and requesting payment for fees, licenses and utility bills. The city does not request payment or banking changes through unsolicited email, and residents are advised to verify any such requests before sending any money.
Why it matters
Scams and fraudulent activity targeting residents can undermine public trust in local government and lead to financial losses for vulnerable individuals. This warning aims to educate the community and prevent further incidents of this nature.
The details
According to the city's release, a number of emails have been circulating that appear to be from the city of Santa Fe but are not legitimate. The city does not request payments or banking information changes through unsolicited emails, and residents are advised to only use official city payment portals, mail checks, or make ACH payments through established vendor systems.
- The city issued the warning on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
The players
City of Santa Fe
The local government of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which is warning residents about fraudulent emails impersonating the city.
What’s next
Residents are advised to be vigilant about any unsolicited emails requesting payments or financial information, and to verify the legitimacy of such requests before responding.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of public awareness and caution when it comes to potential scams targeting a community, in order to protect residents from financial fraud and maintain trust in local government.
