We have been made aware of fraudulent emails representing to be from the City of Grand Rapids invoicing additional fees asking to be submitted by wire transfer. 

The invoices appear to target applicants on upcoming City board and commission agendas.  These invoices are cleverly composed and utilize publicly available details taken directly from public notices.  These invoices seem to be sent in the days immediately before a board or commission meeting to create a sense of urgency and are sent from an email address with a similar domain to the City’s. 

For reference, application fees are typically invoiced shortly after receipt by the department and would be sent from devcenter@grcity.us or devecenter@grand-rapids.mi.us. 

Please be cautious upon receipt of such emails from the City.  Please reach out to us any time to confirm the validity of emailed invoices received.