FRONT ROYAL, Va. — The Town of Front Royal is warning residents and businesses about a fraudulent email scam that falsely claims to originate from the town’s Planning & Zoning Department.

According to town officials, emails sent from the address [email protected], which uses the usa.comdomain, are attempting to impersonate the Town of Front Royal Planning & Zoning Department. The town has reported the email address to the domain registrar for abuse.

Officials emphasized that the emails are not legitimate. The Town of Front Royal does not send invoices by email, and the messages did not originate from the Planning & Zoning Department.

Recipients are advised not to open attachments, make payments, or provide any personal, financial, or sensitive information in response to the emails.

Anyone who has received one of the fraudulent messages is encouraged to contact the Front Royal Police Department at 540-635-2111.

Questions about legitimate invoices should be directed to the Town of Front Royal Finance Department at 540-635-7799.