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Ascension Parish warns residents about fake planning invoices, gives verification number
Summary
Ascension Parish issued a warning that scammers have been sending fake planning and development invoices to residents, advising people not to provide money or banking details and to verify suspicious notices by calling a provided parish contact number.
Lance Brock, with Ascension Parish, warned residents on Thursday that scammers are sending fake planning and development invoices and urged people not to provide money or banking information in response to suspicious emails. “Do not send money or give out your personal or banking information because of an email like this,” Brock said.
Brock said the parish has received “multiple reports” of the fraudulent invoices and advised residents to verify any unexpected demand for payment before acting. “If something feels off, trust your gut and verify it first,” he said. The parish provided a verification contact: Jamaica Banker and the phone number (225) 450-1373, and Brock told residents to call that number “to confirm whether a notice or fee is legitimate.”
The parish announced it is investigating the reports and pledged to hold those responsible accountable. “We’re investigating this and we will hold those responsible accountable,” Brock said. The announcement closed with a reassurance that the parish is working to keep residents safe.
Ascension Parish did not provide details about how many residents were targeted, whether any payments were made, or whether the fraudulent emails mimicked official parish formatting. Those details were not specified in the announcement. The parish asked residents with questions to use the provided phone number to confirm notices before sending money or personal information.
