Summary
The mayor warned about scam emails impersonating city staff demanding fake permit payments; Councilmember McGregor described an AEP disconnection scam call targeting the Historical Society. Verify any unexpected invoice or urgent call before paying.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
You could lose hundreds or thousands of dollars to fraudsters if you pay one of these fake invoices.
Residents who verify before paying avoid losing money to scammers.
Residents and businesses who fall for the fake invoices or urgent phone threats.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — October 19, 2026
The mayor warned about scam emails impersonating city staff demanding fake permit payments; Councilmember McGregor described an AEP disconnection scam call targeting the Historical Society. Verify any unexpected invoice or urgent call before paying.
City Alert: Fraudulent Permit Payment Requests
The City is aware of fraudulent emails impersonating city staff and requesting payment for planning, zoning, or permit fees.
City Council — February 16, 2026
Scammers are sending convincing fake emails pretending to be City staff and asking residents to wire money. Real City emails come only from gahanna.gov — don't click, don't pay, verify directly.
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