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Provo City Issues Alert Regarding Phone Scams Impersonating Planning Commission

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Provo City Issues Alert Regarding Phone Scams Impersonating Planning Commission
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Provo City issued a scam alert on October 6, 2026, regarding phone callers impersonating Planning Commission members to solicit payments for unpaid city fees.

Key takeaways

  • Callers are impersonating Provo City Planning Commission members.
  • Scammers claim residents owe unpaid or underpaid city fees.
  • Provo City does not solicit payments over the phone.
  • Victims should contact their bank and visit provo.gov/police if they have shared payment information.

Provo City issued a scam alert on October 6, 2026, regarding a phone scam involving individuals impersonating members of the Provo City Planning Commission.

According to the city, these callers claim residents owe unpaid or underpaid city fees and request payment over the phone.

City officials stated that these calls are scams and emphasized that Provo City will not call to solicit payments over the phone.

Residents are advised not to provide payment or personal information if they receive such a call. If an individual has already provided payment information, the city recommends contacting a bank or card issuer immediately and visiting provo.gov/police to file a report.

Questions regarding this matter can be directed to customer service at 311 or (801) 852-6000.

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