TULSA COUNTY, Okla. – Tulsa County officials are warning residents about a scam involving fake building permit documents and requests for payment.
Officials say scammers are sending money collection forms through the mail that appear to be related to Tulsa County permits. The documents ask residents to pay for permit-related services but are not connected to the county.
Fake documents request $7,000 payment
The fraudulent forms request a $7,000 online performance security bond from residents.
Officials say the documents contain formatting and design elements that do not match official Tulsa County building permit documents.
Residents should check permit documents carefully
Tulsa County officials say legitimate permit documents follow a specific format and should be reviewed carefully before any payments are made…