Mamaroneck Issues Warning about 'Eminent Domain' Scam

Village of Mamaroneck officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for a scam where people are claiming the government is going to seize property through “eminent domain.”

In recent days, “one or more or persons are walking around neighborhoods” falsely stating that the government is going to take property through eminent domain, but Village officials want to make it clear that such statements are completely false. Some have also flashed a fake government ID as part of the scam.

“The Village is issuing this statement that the Village has no plans to acquire property or engage in condemnation by eminent domain for any purpose related to development or redevelopment,” officials said Tuesday.

Below is the full release from the Village about scam:

The Village of Mamaroneck has received reports that one or more or persons are walking around neighborhoods of the Village and advising that the Village or some other government entity is going to take property by eminent domain for development either as commercial or residential property.

This is false information and is potentially a scam.

The Village is issuing this statement that the Village has no plans to acquire property or engage in condemnation by eminent domain for any purpose related to development or redevelopment.

Further, it has been suggested that these persons may be utilizing false or fake badges or government ID, which is a crime.

If someone approaches you or a neighbor in relation to such proposals, please contact the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department at 914-777-1122, ext. 3, and ask for a Detective, and we will pass your concern along for investigation by the proper law enforcement authorities.

Thank you.

The Village of Mamaroneck

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