COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County officials are warning residents about fraudulent emails that appear to come from county departments and boards, including the Board of Zoning Appeals.
According to county officials, the scam emails may reference zoning variances, permits or applications and could include legitimate property addresses or application information to make the messages appear authentic.
The fraudulent emails may also request payments through wire transfers or instruct recipients to reply for additional banking or settlement instructions.
Officials say Cobb County will never request payments for zoning, permits or applications through unsolicited wire transfer instructions or ask residents to respond to an email to receive banking or transfer details.
Residents who receive suspicious emails are encouraged to verify their legitimacy before providing any payment information.
The county recommends contacting the appropriate department directly using official phone numbers or contact information listed on Cobb County’s website.
WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & Michelle Wright contributed to this story.