Scam Alert

Published on April 03, 2025

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It has come to our attention that a scammer pretending to be from the Winchester Planning & Zoning Commission (which does not exist) has emailed property owners who have or recently had Community Development applications before the BAR, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, etc., asking them to pay an invoice for a "compensation fee" via wire transfer.

 

THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST OR OTHERS LIKE IT.

 

Any fees required for applications will be collected at the time of submission through the City's secure payment system, never via wire transfer.

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