Scam alerts are becoming all too common, but this one hits close to home for residents and applicants in North Las Vegas. The City of North Las Vegas has issued a stark warning after a series of bogus emails, claiming to originate from the City's Planning and Zoning Division or Planning Commission, duped some locals into thinking they owed a "permit fee invoice." The deceptive communications are prompting recipients to wire money to pay off these fictitious fees.
The City of North Las Vegas emphasized that it would never cold-email residents to request a wire transfer. Residents who receive such emails are advised not to send money, avoid sharing personal or business information, and report the incident directly to the Planning and Zoning Division. Authorities warn that these emails are fraudulent attempts to solicit payment.
Residents who might be grappling with questions or who've encountered such scams can reach out directly to the Planning and Zoning Division for assistance. The City has provided an email contact in their public warning - [email protected]. The City of North Las Vegas reaffirmed this communication channel in their official cautioning, which was noticeably absent of any requests for wire transfers.
For anyone wanting to double-check the authenticity of correspondence purportedly from the city or needing further guidance, the original warning, along with contact details, is available on the City of North Las Vegas website.
