(County Planning and Development issue a scam alert)....Be aware of false invoicing scams.

They say there has been an increase in this type of scam. They involve individuals or entities falsely claiming affiliation with Imperial County and requesting payment for services or fees that are not legitimate. Be aware; all emails from County staff will end with @co.imperial.ca.us. Always double check If you receive an invoice or communication that seems suspicious, do not respond immediately. Contact the county department directly to verify. Anything suspicious should be reported to ic3.gov and/or your local police department