Summary
Scammers using a look-alike email domain are sending fake ZBA letters asking permit applicants to wire $4,000 — and at least one person paid. The town never asks for wire transfers; residents should call 631-727-3200 (ext. 348 or 240) to verify anything suspicious.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
At least one resident has already lost $4,000 to the scam.
Residents who heed the warning and verify emails before paying.
Permit applicants targeted by the fraudulent wire transfer requests.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Feb 26, 2026
Scammers are emailing fake Town of Riverhead notices demanding wire payments for ZBA applications. The real Town domain is @TownofRiverheadNY.gov — verify anything else with the Planning Department before paying. One resident reported nearly losing $4,000 before his bank caught it.
Town Board Work Session - Feb 26, 2026
Scammers using a look-alike email domain are sending fake ZBA letters asking permit applicants to wire $4,000 — and at least one person paid. The town never asks for wire transfers; residents should call 631-727-3200 (ext. 348 or 240) to verify anything suspicious.
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