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Farmington planning director warns of scam targeting planning applicants
Summary
Planning Director Kyle Pimental told the board scammers are using public planning packets to create fraudulent invoices requesting wire transfers from applicants; the board discussed redacting packet details and issuing warnings to applicants.
Kyle Pimental told the Planning Board that scammers have been using information from online planning board packets to create fraudulent invoices that request wire transfers from applicants.
The board discussed potential mitigations, including redacting certain details from publicly posted packet materials and creating warning materials for applicants to explain legitimate payment channels and how to verify invoices. No formal policy change or vote was taken; the board asked staff to consider options and report back.
The report underscores a broader risk for anyone who relies on public documents during permit or application processes and the need for clearer applicant guidance and possible redaction practices.
