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Official Communication from Harnett County Government
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 21, 2025
Public Advisory: Scam Alert Involving Impersonation of Harnett County Development Services Staff
Harnett County, NC- Harnett County Government is warning residents about a recent scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be employees of the Harnett County Development Services.
These scammers are falsely representing themselves as officials from our Planning, Zoning, Central Permitting, and Inspections team in an effort to solicit payments and sensitive information.
Please be advised:
Development Services will NEVER request payment or wire transfer information. by email.
We do not operate under the name “Planning Commission.”
All official emails will end in “@harnett.org.”
Scammers have been using fake email addresses, including:
Harnettcountypanningcommission@usa.com (note the misspelling and incorrect domain) and cityofmiddletonplanningcommission@usa.com to name a few
To protect yourself:
Do not respond to suspicious emails
Do not send any payments without speaking directly with a verified staff member
Always verify contact information by visiting our official website: www.harnett.org
If you receive a suspicious message or have any doubts, please contact Harnett County Development Services directly using the verified contact information:
Website: www.harnett.org/devsvc
Phone: (910) 893-7525
Your safety and security are our top priorities. Please share this advisory to help protect others in our community.
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