Ipswich warns of fake planning fee invoices

The Town of Ipswich has warned residents and planning applicants about a scam involving fake emails and invoices seeking wire payments for application fees.

The Planning Department said it has been made aware of a fraudulent scheme targeting applicants with fake requests for application fee payments. The town stressed that these emails and invoices are not from the Town of Ipswich.

According to the alert, planning application fees are handled in person at Town Hall. Residents and applicants are urged not to pay any invoice that asks for payment by wire transfer and not to respond to the fraudulent emails.

Anyone who receives an email requesting online payment is asked to contact the Planning Department directly at 978-356-6607. The alert lists Alan Manoian, director of planning and development, at extension 1, and Brianna Kelly, assistant town planner, at extension 2, as contacts.

Town Hall is located at 25 Green Street in Ipswich.

Source: Town of Ipswich announcement, October 16, 2026.

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