Village officials are warning residents about a sophisticated email scam targeting people who have recently submitted planning and zoning applications.
The fraudulent emails impersonate village email addresses and officials, including the planning and zoning administrator, according to Cadence Mosher, Corrales Planning and Zoning coordinator.
Scammers typically request payments exceeding $4,000 through wire transfers, Mosher said. Recent emails have falsely claimed to offer HUD funding administered by the Village Planning and Zoning office, with application processes designed to collect sensitive personal information.
The scammers appear to be targeting individuals whose applications require Planning and Zoning Commission approval…