PLYMOUTH, MA —Plymouth is warning residents about scammers posing as town employees and sending fraudulent emails to Zoning Board of Appeals applicants in an attempt to steal money.
According to the town, the emails include a town employee's email signature and instruct applicants to pay application fees through a wire transfer.
Town officials are urging anyone who receives one of these suspicious emails not to provide personal information or send money.
The town emphasized that it will never ask residents to make payments through wire transfers.
Residents who receive a suspicious email should contact the town department listed in the message using a verified phone number or visit Town Hall in person to confirm its legitimacy.
Officials also recommend checking the sender's email address for signs of fraud.
Anyone who receives an invoice that appears to come from the town of Plymouth is encouraged to contact the town's IT Help Desk at 508-747-1620, ext. 10411.
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