County Assessor warns public of unauthorized impersonation of website

The San Bernardino County Assessor‑Recorder‑County Clerk (ARC) is warning the public that an unauthorized website is impersonating the department according to a statement on the County’s website.

San Bernardino County has said that an unknown party registered the domain sbcountyarc.org and is using it to display content that mimics the style and layout of a past department website.

“Protecting the public and ensuring confidence in county services is one of my highest priorities,” said Assessor‑Recorder‑County Clerk Josie Gonzales in the statement. “Any website impersonating a government agency poses a risk to our residents. We want our community to know which resources are legitimate and which are not.”

Upon discovering the issue, ARC took immediate action to confirm that the website was not legitimate and began coordinating with the appropriate parties to investigate the matter. Efforts are underway to contact the company responsible for managing the domain to gather more information and determine the options available to address the impersonation.

ARC is continuing to assess any potential risks associated with the impersonation website, including public confusion, misuse of information or misrepresentation of county services. Residents are encouraged to verify they are using the correct website arc.sbcounty.gov when seeking ARC services or information.