SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure’s partial collapse.
“This is a scam,” officials said on social media Saturday. “These actions take advantage of the kindness and generosity of our community.”
The wharf was closed after about 150 feet broke off at its end on Monday when it was battered by waves that the National Weather Service estimated at up to 30 feet high.
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“All official fundraising efforts will be clearly communicated through official City of Santa Cruz channels, including our website and social media pages,” officials said. “If you encounter what you believe to …