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Fraudulent invoice scam targeting county applicants
Summary
Scammers are sending fake county invoices asking applicants to wire money to keep projects moving. The county says it will never ask for a wire transfer — verify any bill directly with Planning or Building & Safety before paying.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Applicants who fall for the scam could lose project funds to wire fraud.
✅Who benefits
Applicants who verify invoices and avoid losses.
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