The Carson City Treasurer’s Office and Carson City Utility Billing have become aware of fraudulent water bill emails.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office and Carson City Utility Billing have become aware of fraudulent water bill emails requesting past-due payments from Carson City water subscribers, similar to fraudulent emails that are currently taking place throughout the rest of the United States.

Carson City says it has become aware of fraudulent water bill emails targeting local residents. The emails request past due payments from Carson City water subscribers. A similar scam has been seen in other areas of the country.

Littlestown police are warning residents of a water bill-related email scam targeting Littlestown residents, the department said in a release.