SCAM ALERT

 ATTENTION: ALLENHURST RESIDENTS - SCAM ALERT 

The Borough has been made aware of an email scam impersonating the Allenhurst Planning Board targeting it's applicants. An email is being sent from the  non-existent, "Planning Division", claiming an application fee/escrow is due and must be paid via wire transfer. The Planning Board does NOT accept wire  transfers. Please confirm with the Planning Board Secretary that a payment request is legitimate prior to submitting any form of payment.  The correct Planning Board email address is planningboard@allenhurstnj.org

BE AWARE 

There are similar scams which request payment by gift card or cryptocurrency. Fake emails may also contain an incorrect sending email addresses, use of the word "dear" , misspelled words and a poorly worded department name.