Poughkeepsie officials warn of new permit fee scam
According to Town of Poughkeepsie officials, a group is impersonating town officials via email, sending various messages in attempts to solicit funds from companies and individuals. In one email, payments are being requested via wire transfer under the guise of “fees necessary for permit approvals.”
“The Town of Poughkeepsie will never request a wire transfer payment for placement on an agenda or email someone in this manner to demand fee payments for permit approvals,” Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards said. If you receive an official-looking email from a different domain or suspect for any reason an email is not legitimate, do not send money or respond. You can confirm the validity of any communication by contacting Town Hall offices directly at (845) 485-3600.
“The Town of Poughkeepsie is doing everything possible to deter these activities,” Edwards continued. “Your cooperation and vigilance in reporting suspicious emails is paramount in our fight against frauds and scams. Your help in reporting these incidents allows us to continue protecting our township from cyberattacks like these. We especially thank business owners and residents for informing us when suspicious activity is noticed.”
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