Summary
Scammers are sending fake official-looking emails to land-use applicants asking for wire transfers. The town is sending a warning memo and redacting personal information from public documents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents or applicants could lose money to wire-transfer scams if caught.
Applicants who get the warning memo will be less likely to fall for the scams.
Applicants who don't see the warning could be defrauded.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board (Regular) - Feb 10, 2026
Scammers are sending fake official-looking emails to land-use applicants asking for wire transfers. The town is sending a warning memo and redacting personal information from public documents.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
Fake emails are circulating telling people the ZBA requires large payments. The Board wants the public to ignore them; the town is redacting emails and increasing scrutiny.
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