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Scam emails target people with rezoning cases

The Planning Department says it will not ask for payment this way.

September 23, 2026

Information as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Greensboro's Planning Department warned that scammers posing as city staff are emailing rezoning applicants, and they appear to know who has a case pending. The Rhino Times reported on how the scheme works. Call the Planning Department directly before paying anything.

Sources

  1. City of Greensboro: Planning Department warns of rezoning scam (opens in a new tab) · greensboro-nc.gov
  2. Rhino Times: These clever scammers know that you're rezoning property (opens in a new tab) · rhinotimes.com