Guilford Warns Residents Of Ongoing Scam Attempts

GUILFORD, CT — The town of Guilford is warning residents about recent scams targeting applicants to the Planning & Zoning Department.

According to an announcement, scammers are targeting individuals by impersonating the Planning & Zoning Department through fraudulent emails. The scammers are asking applicants to send additional fees for an application to be approved, the town says.

Guilford noted the town never asks for additional payments through wire transfer, and fees for any application are invoiced only through the online permitting system, Energov.

All email communications will come from the town's government and permitting emails: LASTnameFIRSTinitial@guilfordct.gov, or townofguilford@guilfordct.gov.

Any residents who receive suspicious emails should not click on any links or provide any information. Residents are being asked to take a screenshot or copy the message and report it to town officials immediately at 203-453-8032.

"We take your security seriously and are actively working to shut down these scams," the town said. "Please remain vigilant and contact us if you have any concerns."