Linn County Planning & Development has received reports of fraudulent emails claiming to represent their division.
The fraudulent emails are requesting immediate payment to approve zoning applications. Some of the emails use Linn County’s mailing address and logo.
These emails are not legitimate and are not associated with Linn County Planning & Development. Do not respond to these fraudulent messages, pay the attached invoices, or click any links. Linn County Planning & Development does not email invoices to applicants. If Linn County Planning & Development sends an email regarding an application or with the BS&A payment link, it will be sent from a County staff member with a LinnCountyIowa.gov email address.
Anyone who has received a scam email, call, or other form of communication should report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Visit reportfraud.ftc.gov to report scams or fraud to the FTC online.
Anyone with questions about their zoning application with Linn County should call Linn County Planning & Development at 319-892-5130.
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