CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Cortland County is warning residents about a fraudulent invoice scam that has recently been reported.

The scam uses information obtained from publicly available records, frequently containing accurate personal, property, or project information in an attempt to appear credible. Cortland County urges residents not to make any payment after receiving a questionable invoice that claims to be affiliated with Cortland County unless the invoice has been independently verified.

According to an August 24th press release from Cortland County, residents are encouraged to:

• Review invoices carefully before making any payment.
• Be cautious of unexpected requests for payment.
• Independently verify any invoice that appears to come from Cortland County.
• Avoid contact with the sender using information provided on a questionable invoice.
• Share this warning with family members, neighbors, and others who may be targeted.

Cortland County has released a redacted example of the fraudulent scam to give residents an idea of what to look out for:

Residents can contact the Cortland County department at www.cortlandcountyny.gov.