PIQUA — A city is warning about a scam circulating across parts of the Miami Valley.
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The City of Piqua wrote in a social media post that residents who have interacted with the Planning & Zoning Division about a renewed email scam.
The scam specifically targets past applicants whose cases were reviewed by the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, or City Historic Review Commission, according to the city.
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The fake emails claim that a ‘Special Use Permit’ requires an ‘Invoice Settlement’ over $1,000, although official fees never exceed this amount.
Scammers are impersonating City Planner Chad Henry and using a non-City email address to solicit responses.
If anyone receives an email from Chad and thinks it’s suspicious, they can contact him at (937) 778-2033.
The city states that any city emails will come from @piquaohio.gov.
Any invoices to Planning & Zoning applicants for permit fees will be delivered electronically through the GovWell platform.
Visit this website for more information.
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