City warns of scammers that purport to be government officials seeking payments

ROCHESTER - The city of Rochester is alerting residents and property owners to reports of fraudulent communications falsely claiming to be from the City of Rochester. These scams may appear as official-looking documents, invoices, or requests related to permits, applications, zoning matters, or project approvals. In some cases, individuals have reported receiving unexpected bills or requests for payment, as well as emails or messages seeking personal or financial information, according to a rece...