Scam Warning Issued In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — Officials are advising residents of a scam that has been reported in Stratford.

Scammers are impersonating town officials regarding applications and public‑hearing fees, according to officials.

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“The Town of Stratford will never request payments via wire transfer or payment apps (Venmo, Zelle, CashApp),” officials wrote in a post on Facebook. “Do not share personal information or send any payment. Verify any communication with the Zoning Department at 203‑385-4017 and report suspected scams to the Stratford Police non-emergency line at 203‑385-4100.”