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Township warns of email scam targeting planning and zoning applicants
Summary
Township staff warned residents that fraudsters are sending phony invoices to planning and zoning applicants that copy municipal logos and agendas and demand wire transfers; residents were urged not to pay and to contact the clerk or administration office with questions.
Township staff warned listeners that fraudsters are targeting planning and zoning board applicants with phony invoices that demand wire transfers.
A staff member said scammers copy official planning board agendas, municipal logos and staff names to make the emails appear legitimate. "So don't fall for it. Call us if you have any questions," the staff member said, directing applicants to contact the administration office and the clerk's office to verify any requests for payment.
Why it matters: The scam specifically targets people interacting with the township's permitting process and could result in financial loss if applicants follow fraudulent wire‑transfer instructions. The township urged anyone who receives a questionable invoice to verify it directly with the clerk or administration office rather than responding to the email.
What comes next: Officials advised caution but did not announce a new formal verification process in the recorded remarks; residents were told to call the administration or clerk's office for assistance.
