FRAUD ALERT

Fraud Alert: County of Tulare residents face fraudulent invoices impersonating the Tulare County Planning Commission

TULARE COUNTY, CA — The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) is alerting residents and businesses of recent fraudulent attempts by scammers posing as the Tulare County Planning Commission, an appointed body whose matters are handled by the RMA. A resident has reported receiving a fake invoice, claiming to be from the Planning Commission, in an amount upwards of $10,000.

Scam Invoices

The fake invoice was fraudulently sent on behalf of the Tulare County Planning Commission, with a breakdown of charges with line items, such as “Detailed Subdivision Layout” and “Contract Staff & Professional Consultant Fees.” These invoices are not legitimate and are not connected in any way to the County of Tulare, the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, or the Tulare County Planning Commission. The County does not send unsolicited invoices of this nature.

How to Recognize Legitimate Charges from Tulare County RMA

When the Tulare County Resource Management Agency issues invoices, they are typically sent through the United States Postal Service (USPS), unless the receiver has requested to receive the invoice by email. Constituents and businesses can confirm the legitimacy of invoices claiming to be from the Resource Management Agency or the Tulare County Planning Commission by contacting us directly at rma@tularecounty.ca.gov or by calling (559) 624-7000 before taking any action. If you are a victim of this scam, please contact the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations at (559) 636-5410.

Shown here is a fraudulent invoice impersonating the Tulare County Planning Commission, which was reported to the RMA recently.

 

About the Tulare County Resource Management Agency

The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) provides essential public services to more than 40 unincorporated communities and supports eight municipalities in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The RMA is organized into three core branches— Public Works, Fiscal Services, and Economic Development & Planning—each overseeing divisions that manage infrastructure, land use, permitting, and economic development. The RMA’s mission is to protect the health and safety of residents, preserve the County’s environmental resources, and provide excellent customer service and project support to residents, developers, and business owners. To learn more, please visit https://tularecounty.ca.gov/rma/. For questions or media inquiries, please contact RMA Media Specialist Lacey Patrick (lpatrick@tularecounty.ca.gov).