Thurston County officials are warning residents about scammers who are calling and emailing people while pretending to be county employees, including building permit staff and Sheriff's deputies, in order to collect money or financial information.
The county says its staff never ask for payment by phone or email. All official invoices are sent through U. S. mail. Residents who receive a suspicious call or email claiming to be from the county should not provide any financial information.
Anyone who is actively doing business with the county and unsure whether a contact is legitimate is encouraged to reach out directly to county offices before making any payment. Contact information for county departments is available on the county's website.
Separately, Thurston County residents have until Thursday, April 30 to pay the first half of their 2026 property taxes. Payments can be made online, in person at the Treasurer's Office at 3000 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia, via a drop box in front of that building, or by mail. The county notes that the U. S. Postal Service no longer guarantees same-day postmarks, so mailed payments should be sent early.