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Terrell issues alert after fake Planning and Zoning invoices circulate following suspected system hack

2803711 · March 28, 2025
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Summary

Terrell planning staff alerted residents and developers that fake invoices appearing to come from the Planning and Zoning Commission are being circulated after a suspected hack of the city's software system; IT and police have been notified and the assistant city manager urged recipients to contact city staff if they receive suspicious billing.

Janet, a city staff member, informed the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 27 that the City of Terrell’s software system appears to have been compromised and that fraudulent invoices purporting to come from the Planning and Zoning Commission have been sent to residents and developers.

“City of Terrell staff have become aware of a scam in which local residents and developers…

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