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The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) is warning residents and businesses about fraudulent invoices sent by scammers posing as the Tulare County Planning Commission.

A Tulare County resident recently reported receiving a false invoice that listed charges such as “detailed subdivision layout” and “contract staff & professional consultant fees.” Officials said the invoices are not connected to Tulare County or any of its agencies.

In a news release Thursday, the county emphasized that it does not send unsolicited invoices. RMA invoices are typically sent by mail unless a recipient has specifically requested email correspondence.

Residents and businesses can verify the legitimacy of any invoice claiming to be from a county agency by contacting the RMA at rma@tularecounty.ca.gov or (559) 624-7000.

Anyone who believes they are a victim of this scam should contact the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office of Investigation at (559) 636-5410.