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Fraud Alert: Yakima County Warns of Fake Emails

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Yakima County is warning residents, property owners, applicants, and businesses about fraudulent emails impersonating county staff. The emails request payment for permitting or development applications, the county said.

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Fraud Alert: Yakima County Warns of Fake Emails“FRAUD ALERT: Scam Emails Impersonating Yakima County — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:34:51 -0800 Yakima County is warning residents, property owners, applicants, and businesses about fraudulent emails impersonating Yakima County staff and requesting payment for permitting or development applications.”
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County warns residents about scam emails impersonating staff to request payments for permits.“Yakima County is warning residents, property owners, applicants, and businesses about fraudulent emails impersonating Yakima County staff and requesting payment for permitting or development applications.”
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Yakima County is warning residents, property owners, applicants, and businesses about fraudulent emails impersonating county staff. The emails request payment for permitting or development applications, the county said.“Yakima County is warning residents, property owners, applicants, and businesses about fraudulent emails impersonating Yakima County staff and requesting payment for permitting or development applications.”

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FRAUD ALERT: Scam Emails Impersonating Yakima County — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:34:51 -0800
Yakima County is warning residents, property owners, applicants, and businesses about fraudulent emails impersonating Yakima County staff and requesting payment for permitting or development applications.
Source: https://www.yakimacounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=514

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Source: https://www.yakimacounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=499