Pennington County officials are warning residents about scam emails posing as messages from the Planning and Zoning Department.
The fraudulent emails often include fake invoices or instructions asking recipients to make payments or take action. Officials say the messages are not legitimate and are not being sent by county staff.
The county emphasizes that Planning and Zoning does not typically send invoices by email, and most payments are handled directly through the office.
Residents are urged to be cautious of unexpected emails, especially those asking them to click links, download attachments, or provide payment information.
Anyone who receives a suspicious message claiming to be from Planning and Zoning is encouraged to contact the department directly to verify its authenticity before taking any action.
County officials say the scam emails are still circulating and remind residents to stay alert.
