Beware of P&Z Permit Imposters
CAUTION: Sophisticated Phishing/Fraud Attempt – Municipalities Be Aware!
First alerted by the Illinois Chapter of APA, GPA advises all local planning staff to be on the lookout for phishing attempts targeting applicants of zoning, variance, and development approvals. Unsuspecting applicants are receiving emails requesting permit fees and often reference local planning and zoning staff in the phishing message. As is common in these phishing attempts, the email referenced is not that of the city or county account, and the email demands action through paying an online invoice.Â