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Smithfield alerts developers to fraudulent payment emails; town will not seek fees via email
6232213 · October 22, 2025
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Summary
During council comments, staff warned that fraudulent emails from a usa.com account have been sent to developers requesting payments for planning or application fees and advised recipients not to click links and to forward suspicious messages to planning staff.
Smithfield — Town staff warned developers and contractors that fraudulent emails purporting to request payment for planning or permit fees have been circulating and do not originate from the Town of Smithfield.
During council comments a staff member said the town has been made aware of messages coming from a usa.com…
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