West Fargo Warns of Scam Emails Impersonating Planning Commission

Residents urged to report suspicious emails and verify legitimacy with city officials.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:17am

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The city of West Fargo, North Dakota is alerting residents about a scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to be from members of the city's Planning Commission. Officials are warning these emails are not legitimate and are urging residents to report them as spam or block the senders. Authentic emails from the city would come from an address ending in "westfargond.gov".

Why it matters

Scams that impersonate government officials or local agencies can be used to steal personal information or spread malware. This warning from West Fargo aims to protect residents from falling victim to these deceptive tactics and maintain trust in local institutions.

The details

According to city officials, scammers have been sending emails to West Fargo residents that falsely claim to be from members of the city's Planning Commission. These emails are not legitimate communications from the city. Residents are advised to report any suspicious emails as spam and to verify the legitimacy of any email claiming to be from a West Fargo government entity by contacting the city directly at the provided phone number.

  • The scam emails have been reported to West Fargo officials as of April 1, 2026.

The players

West Fargo

The city government of West Fargo, North Dakota, which is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent emails impersonating members of the city's Planning Commission.

West Fargo Planning Commission

The city's planning and zoning commission, which scammers are falsely claiming to represent in phishing emails sent to West Fargo residents.

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What’s next

Residents who receive suspicious emails are advised to report them to the city by calling 515-5000 to verify the legitimacy of the communication.

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of verifying the source of any email claiming to be from a government agency or official before responding or providing any personal information. Residents should remain vigilant and report any suspected phishing attempts to the proper authorities.