The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents of an email scam targeting homeowners, builders, and contractors who have used the county’s licensure and permitting process.
In one email scam, the scammer asks for a response with an eye-catching subject like “Reminder – Code Violation Notice.” Once a response is sent, the scammer will send an embedded Microsoft SharePoint link titled “Review Document.” If the link is opened, it may install malware and steal sensitive data, disrupt operating systems and possibly take control of affected devices.
In a similar scam, the scammer sends an email with a subject similar to “Settlement Of Invoice For Application Review & Approval Fee – For (Variance Request for Detached Studio Construction).” The scammer could incorporate public data and make a claim that a fee is owed.
To prevent becoming a victim of an email scam, check the email address, never immediately click on embedded links, look for strange sentence structure, and be cautious of urgent language and requests for sensitive information like passwords.
If you have recently received a suspicious email, text message, letter or phone call that you believe may be impersonating Boulder County or a Boulder County employee, contact the Boulder County Community Protection Division at 303-441-3700 or email dacpd@bouldercounty.gov.
Originally Published: August 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM MDT
