Plainwell officials warn residents about fraudulent email scam

Officials are again warning residents and business owners to be on alert after another fraudulent email claiming to be from the City of Plainwell recently surfaced.

According to the city, the scam email falsely claims to come from the Plainwell Planning Commission and attempts to collect payment for what it describes as an “Application Review and Approval Fee” tied to zoning or rental property use.

Officials said the message appears to come from “City of Plainwell Planning Commission [email protected]” and asks recipients to request wire transfer instructions in order to complete a municipal application process…

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