Scam Warning Involving County

In an age where it’s hard to know what to trust, the Hamilton County Planning Department wants to make sure residents know of a new scam.

The office reported that it has learned of a bad actor who has attempted to scam a petitioner seeking a variance. The scammer attempted to collect fees on behalf of the Planning Department. 

Residents should know that the Hamilton County Planning Department does not use a third-party company to collect fees. They also do not use wire services or other such means to process payments. 

It’s important to remember that the County Planning office staff will only contact people directly from the official email address or by phone.

If anyone has any questions or something seems suspicious, please contact the Hamilton County Planning Department directly to verify by calling (317) 776-8490.