The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a scam alert for Loomis residents regarding a fraudulent invoice scheme. According to a social media post, the department reported that a counterfeit invoice, appearing to come from the town, had been submitted. No money was lost in this instance, but officials warn that other residents could be targeted by similar scams.
The Sheriff’s Office reported that the fraudulent invoice requested payment via wire transfer, a method not used by the Town of Loomis for official business. Officials advise residents to be cautious of unexpected payment requests, particularly those asking for unconventional methods such as wire transfer. The suspicious email used in this case, [email protected], does not match the town’s official email domain, @loomis.ca.gov.
Residents are encouraged to verify the legitimacy of any invoice or payment request before taking action. To help, the Sheriff’s Office included photos of the fake invoice in their warning post, which can assist in identifying similar scams.
Residents unsure about the authenticity of an invoice can contact the Town of Loomis at (916) 652‑1840 for verification. The Sheriff’s Office also encourages sharing the scam alert to help prevent others in the community from being targeted.
