AG Labrador and Cities Across the Treasure Valley Warn Idaho Consumers About Planning and Zoning Fraud Scheme
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idaho consumers about a new scam targeting permit applicants in the Treasure Valley. Criminal scammers are stealing public information submitted to municipal planning and development departments, then contacting applicants with forged emails and invoices demanding payment. The cities of Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell have all reported the scam hitting their planning departments.
“Idaho’s growth has made families a target,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Scammers are pulling public permit records and sending fake invoices designed to look official and counting on people to panic and pay first, ask questions later. Call the city directly before you send a dime to verify and report every attempt to my office.”…