News, Events & Phishing Scam  

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Liquor license holders: Beware of phishing scam  

For Immediate Release
July 8, 2026

The City of Madison Clerk's Office is aware of sophisticated phishing scams involving fraudulent emails to liquor license holders. Scammers are using publicly available application and license information to identify potential victims and make the communications appear legitimate. Victims are instructed to pay invoices for license fees via wire transfer, peer-to-peer payment, or cryptocurrency. 

Ways to protect yourself   

Check the email address closely   

The City of Madison will always send emails from a "@ cityofmadison.com" address. If you get an email from any other domain, it's fraudulent.  

Paying license fees   

The City of Madison never requests payments via wire transfer or with cryptocurrency. 

Legitimate license fees can be paid:   

  • In-person at City offices   
  • With a check via the mail   

  • Over the phone with the City Treasurer

Independently verify    

If you have any questions about the legitimacy of a request for payment, or the status of a license, please reach out directly to the Clerk's Office. 

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City Treasurer 

 

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  1. Volunteer at The Glen

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    The Glen Golf Park
    3747 Speedway Road

  2. Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area

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    Meet outdoors at Goodman Community Center by the Bike Path
    214 Waubesa St.

  3. Volunteer at Odana Hills

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    Odana Hills Golf Course
    4635 Odana Rd.

  4. School Vaccination Clinic: Holzman Center (Madison)

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    Holtzman Center
    333 Holtzman Road

  5. Hayrides & Hikes

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    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park
    6098 N. Sherman Ave.

  6. Greenskeeper Revenge

    Multiple Locations

  7. Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park

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    Warner Park (Rainbow Shelter)
    2930 N. Sherman Ave.

  8. School Vaccination Clinic: Holzman Center (Madison)

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    Holtzman Center
    333 Holtzman Road

  9. HASfit - Gentle Exercise

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    City of Madison - Madison Senior Center
    330 W Mifflin St

  10. Spilling the Tea Podcast

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