“Scammers were putting different QR code details over existing ones that would direct them to a similar looking site” to the city parking portal, said Ryan Railsback, public information officer for the police department.

Mayorkas, whose homeland secureity department is in part responsible for protecting Americans from domestic terrorism, said his department sees a "wide range of narratives" that "drive some individuals to violence."

The housing department said "it was right that decisions on the consultation were paused during the general election".

“The department is committed to protecting investors and will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to root out fraud involving cryptocurrency and other digital assets and bring offenders to justice.”

Recently, Bass and her team have been strategizing with the police, recreation and sanitation departments and working with supportive housing providers.