Law enforcement was notified after fake invoices claimed to be from county offices
The Baldwin County Commission has issued a public warning after being notified of a fraudulent invoice scam. Officials say the scam involves payment requests that falsely claim to be from Baldwin County departments. The incident has been reported to law enforcement. County leaders are urging residents and businesses to stay alert.
The scam alert was issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, after a contractor received a fraudulent invoice. The invoice claimed to be from the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department. It requested payment using methods the county does not use…