Calumet County, WI – The Calumet County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent invoices being circulated this week that falsely appear to come from the county’s Planning and Zoning Department.
According to the sheriff’s office, the fake invoices request immediate payment and claim to be official correspondence from the county. Officials say the messages are not legitimate and should be ignored or reported.
Authorities are advising residents and businesses to double-check any invoice claiming to come from county departments before submitting payment. Legitimate billing correspondence from Calumet County will include verified contact information and will not demand same-day or urgent payment.
The sheriff’s office has not disclosed whether any residents have lost money to the scam but urged the public to remain vigilant. Anyone who received one of these fraudulent invoices is encouraged to contact the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office or the county’s Planning and Zoning Department directly.
Residents should also report suspicious messages or billing requests to local law enforcement and avoid clicking on links or sharing personal information.
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