Marin County warns of phishing scam targeting permit applicants

Marin County officials are warning planning and building permit applicants about a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that request payment for permit-related fees. - Fraudulent emails appear to come from Community Development Agency Director Sarah Jones.

- Emails claim an administrative fee is owed and include an invoice attachment. - Legitimate payments are only made through official county channels like ProjectDox, website prompts, or mail.

- The agency will never request payments via wire transfers or apps like Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. Residents should report suspicious emails to the county and avoid clicking on any links or attachments.