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Town warns applicants about fraudulent fee notices; staff to notify applicants before payment
Summary
Staff told the commission scammers are sending fake invoices and wiring requests to applicants who use the town's online system; the town will send a verification message to applicants clarifying legitimate fees going forward.
Town planning staff warned the commission that applicants are receiving fraudulent invoices and wiring instructions after they submit applications through the town's OpenGov portal. Staff said scammers are targeting application records and that one applicant "sent us a check for $3,600," which the town returned.
The planner said the town will start sending an advisory message to applicants after they file to confirm the only legitimate fees are those shown on the application and to warn about wire-transfer scams. "We never fake wire transfers for fees, so that's the 1st indication," staff said, urging applicants to verify email addresses and contact the planning office directly if they receive unusual payment requests.
