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The County of Santa Barbara has been made aware of a phishing scam currently circulating in which individuals are receiving fraudulent emails requesting a response and submission of fee payments. These emails are not legitimate and are not sent by the County of Santa Barbara or the Planning & Development Department.
Phishing is a form of online fraud where scammers impersonate trusted organizations to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or sending money.