Midland Warns Residents About Fake City Emails Seeking Payment

Fraudulent emails claim to be from city departments and request payment on invoices.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The city of Midland, Texas is warning residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent emails that appear to be from the city's Development Services and Planning and Zoning departments, requesting payment on invoices. The city has confirmed these emails are not legitimate and are part of a scam targeting residents.

Why it matters

Scams like these can lead to financial losses for unsuspecting residents. By alerting the community, the city hopes to prevent residents from falling victim to this fraud and protect their personal information and finances.

The details

The fake emails claim to be from official city email domains and departments, but are part of a scam attempting to trick residents into making payments on fake invoices. The city has advised residents to verify any requests for payment by contacting the city directly through official channels on the city's website.

  • The city issued the warning on February 9, 2026.

The players

City of Midland

The local government of Midland, Texas that is alerting residents about the fraudulent emails.

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What’s next

Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious emails to the city and verify the legitimacy of any payment requests by contacting the city directly through official channels.

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of verifying the source of any emails requesting personal or financial information, even if they appear to be from a trusted government entity. Residents should always exercise caution and reach out to the organization directly to confirm the legitimacy of any such requests.