Fort Wayne and Allen County government officials are warning of a persistent scam targeting area residents with official-looking invoices that appear to come from the Department of Planning Services.
According to press releases, these invoices are attached to emails sent to individuals with applications pending before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The fake invoices, emails, and letters are well-researched, and often using actual hearing dates, petition identification numbers and project addresses.
They also include an image of either the official seal of the City of Fort Wayne, or that of Allen County.
The invoices include specific dollar amounts for items like agenda inclusion and public hearing scheduling.
County officials say they never send invoices by email, nor do they request payment via a wire transfer.
