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Fraudulent Email Imitating TCEQ

Some regulated entities may have received an email from individual(s) posing as TCEQ. Find out how to verify whether an email is legitimate or handle a fraudulent one.

Recent Incidents 

October 2024

Violations and invoices: An imposter posing as TCEQ is sending emails with a fake attachment that appears to be a TCEQ notice of violation or invoice for a regulatory fee or compliance penalty. The email demands payment from the recipient and is sophisticated, using TCEQ staff names, legitimate permit numbers, and facility personnel identification information.

Jobs: An imposter is posing as a recruiting agent for TCEQ. TCEQ does not use recruiting services. We advertise our TCEQ jobs through Indeed.com and posted them on the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and WorkInTexas.com .

Confirm your email is Authentic

Email sent by TCEQ will have a sender address that includes @tceq.texas.gov or tceq@service.govdelivery.com Do not trust any other sender email address posing as TCEQ.

If you receive an email from TCEQ that contains an attached invoice, notice of violation, or other communication demanding payment, and would like to verify whether it is authentic, email fraud@tceq.texas.gov. Forward the original email with attachments and we will confirm the legitimacy of the communication you received. In the meantime, please do not take any action outlined in a fraudulent letter.

Report Fraud

If you are aware of or suspect any fraud, waste, or abuse related to TCEQ operations, please report it to the TCEQ Chief Auditor’s Office immediately.

Report online: Complete Form

By phone: 877-901-0700 or 512-239-0700

Email: Fraud@tceq.texas.gov

Please give as specific and detailed information as possible to enable us to investigate thoroughly. Although you may choose to remain anonymous, it is helpful if you identify yourself in case we have follow-up questions.