The city of Jonesboro is warning residents about a recent scam targeting those with applications reviewed before the Planning Commission.
City officials recently became aware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from the City of Jonesboro Planning Commission requesting payment to finalize zoning or variance applications. These messages instruct recipients to complete payment through wire transfer and include a fake invoice for application-related fees.
An example of the scam email includes a fraudulent invoice requesting an application review, zoning, legal, and administrative fees, along with instructions to send payment by wire transfer.
Officials said that the city never requests money through wire transfers, and the Planning Commission does not request cash payments through email.
Any legitimate invoices or payment requests from the City’s Planning Department will come through official City channels and the iWorQ system. Contact the City of Jonesboro’s Planning Department to verify the request at (870) 932-0406.
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