BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Recent scam activity has plagued the city of Brownsburg as there are individuals allegedly impersonating town employees.
The scam activity is a reported attempt to collect money from fraudulent payments for city services and applications, according to the Town of Brownsburg.
One reported scammer e-mailed an area business owner claiming to be a town employee. The person referenced information from a public meeting agenda and falsely stated that additional fees were required for a “Planning & Zoning Commission” matter.
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Authorities are reminding residents that they will never:
- Request Payment Over The Phone
- Ask for your bank account, login credentials, or Social Security number
- Request wire transfers or other untraceable forms of payment
The town is reminding Hoosiers to do the following if they receive a suspicious request:
- Do not respond or provide any personal information
- Contact Brownsburg Town Hall directly at 317-852-1120
- Visit Brownsburg Town Hall in person at 61 N. Green St.
Information on the suspects will be updated as it becomes available…