Phishing scams impersonating Town of Riverhead boards
Town of Riverhead
Summary
Scammers are sending fake emails that look like official Town messages — even using the Town seal and the ZBA chair's name — asking for $4,000 wire transfers. The Town never takes wire transfers, and real Town emails end in @townofriverheadny.gov.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents and applicants could lose thousands of dollars if they fall for the fake payment requests.
Residents who heed the warning avoid being scammed.
Anyone who pays the fraudulent invoice loses money with little chance of recovery.
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