Pima County warns of AI permit invoice scam
Pima County warns of AI permit invoice scam.
Pima County officials are warning residents about a new phishing scam targeting development permit holders.
Scammers are sending fake invoices for development permits, according to the county.
The criminals are using the name of the new Development Director Lauren Ortega to make the scam appear legitimate.
Officials say the scammers are using artificial intelligence to make the letters look real.
The county will never ask for payments over the phone or email.
Residents who receive a suspicious invoice should not pay it.