The Imperial County Department of Planning & Development is alerting the public and applicants about a recent increase in “false invoicing” scams. These scams involve individuals or entities falsely claiming affiliation with Imperial County and requesting payment for services or fees that are not legitimate.
Important Safety Tips:
- Official emails from Imperial County staff will only come from addresses ending with
@co.imperial.ca.us. Always double-check the sender before responding or sending any
payment. - If you receive an invoice or communication that seems suspicious, do not respond
immediately. Contact the intended county department directly to verify the request. - Any suspicious communication should be reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center
(IC3) at https://www.ic3.gov and/or your local police department.
We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.